Moving to Belgium from Taiwan
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Taiwan to Belgium — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Taiwan to Belgium, you would find that Belgium is 94.4% more expensive than Taiwan overall. A NT$2,357,010 salary in Taiwan would need to be roughly €90,268 in Belgium to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch, French and German.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Taiwan to Belgium.
What does your salary buy?
NT$2,357,010 → €90,268
To maintain the same standard of living in Belgium
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 3.6 times more
Groceries
pay 3.6% less
Transportation
pay 86.2% more
Housing
pay 2.6 times more
Childcare
pay 14.7% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 85.4% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Taiwan to Belgium, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Taiwan and Belgium stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Taiwan generally does better on employment & economy, though Belgium leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
Belgium performs significantly better than Taiwan across all family life metrics.
Data: Taxation Administration, Ministry of Finance, R.O.C., The World Factbook
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Taiwan and Belgium. To live, work, or study long-term in Belgium, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Belgium's immigration authority.
Taiwan passport holder visiting Belgium
Visa Free
Belgium passport holder visiting Taiwan
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Belgium than Taiwan?
Day-to-day costs in Belgium run about 40% higher than Taiwan on average; specific cities can swing further.
How much money do I need to move to Belgium?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a NT$2,357,010 comparable salary, that's around €22,567 in Belgium for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Belgium?
Working remotely from Belgium's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Taiwan and Belgium.
What language do they speak in Belgium?
The official languages in Belgium are Dutch, French and German. In Taiwan, the official language is Chinese.
