Moving to Bosnia and Herzegovina from Taiwan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Taiwan to Bosnia and Herzegovina? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Taiwan to Bosnia and Herzegovina, you would find that Bosnia and Herzegovina is 6.7% cheaper than Taiwan overall. A NT$2,395,350 salary in Taiwan would need to be roughly BAM97,893 in Bosnia and Herzegovina to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Taiwan and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
What does your salary buy?
NT$2,395,350 → BAM97,893
To maintain the same standard of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 60.5% more
Groceries
pay 37.1% less
Transportation
pay 4.5% more
Housing
pay 14.0% more
Childcare
pay 72.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 27.4% less
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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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Taiwan.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Taiwan performs better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all infrastructure metrics.
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
share of people below the poverty line
Taiwan generally does better on employment & economy, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
percentage of adults who can read and write
Taiwan performs better than Bosnia and Herzegovina 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina. To live, work, or study long-term in Bosnia and Herzegovina, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Bosnia and Herzegovina's immigration authority.
Taiwan passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina
Visa Free
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Taiwan
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Bosnia and Herzegovina than Taiwan?
On average Bosnia and Herzegovina is about 24% less expensive than Taiwan, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Budget about BAM24,473 for 3 months in Bosnia and Herzegovina (based on a NT$2,395,350 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Bosnia and Herzegovina?
From major Bosnia and Herzegovina cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Taiwan and Bosnia and Herzegovina are what actually decide it long-term.
What language do they speak in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The official languages in Bosnia and Herzegovina are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. In Taiwan, the official language is Chinese.
