Moving to Chile from Taiwan
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Taiwan to Chile — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Taiwan to Chile, you would find that Chile is 6.3% cheaper than Taiwan overall. A NT$2,400,000 salary in Taiwan would need to be roughly CLF1,740 in Chile to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Taiwan to Chile.
What does your salary buy?
NT$2,400,000 → CLF1,740
To maintain the same standard of living in Chile
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Restaurants
pay 65.2% more
Groceries
pay 38.4% less
Transportation
pay 8.0% less
Housing
pay 11.5% more
Childcare
pay 47.6% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 6.5% 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.
Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Chile cost about 31% less than cities in Taiwan.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Taiwan to Chile, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Taiwan and Chile stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Chile performs significantly better than Taiwan across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Taiwan generally does better on employment & economy, though Chile 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 generally does better on family life, though Chile leads in life expectancy.
Sources: The World Factbook (2012–2022), World Bank (2022–2025), Taxation Administration, Ministry of Finance, R.O.C. (2016), Chilean Tax Administration (2016). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Taiwan and Chile. To live, work, or study long-term in Chile, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Chile's immigration authority.
Taiwan passport holder visiting Chile
Visa Free
Chile 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 Chile than Taiwan?
Generally yes: Chile runs about 6% cheaper than Taiwan on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Chile?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a NT$2,400,000 comparable salary, that's around CLF435 in Chile for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Chile?
Working remotely from Chile's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Taiwan and Chile.
What language do they speak in Chile?
The official language in Chile is Spanish. In Taiwan, the official language is Chinese.
