Moving to Colorado from Taiwan

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Taiwan to Colorado? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Taiwan to Colorado, you would find that Colorado is 2.2 times more expensive than Taiwan overall. A NT$2,423,182 salary in Taiwan would need to be roughly $112,300 in Colorado to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Taiwan and Colorado.

What does your salary buy?

NT$2,423,182 $112,300

To maintain the same standard of living in Colorado

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 3.2 times more

Groceries

pay 22.3% more

Transportation

pay 51.3% more

Housing

pay 4.1 times more

Childcare

pay 97.8% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.0 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 TWD = 0.031 USD (August 2026)

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 Colorado cost about 63% more than cities in Taiwan.

Taiwan

HsinChu 47%
Tainan 43%
Taoyuan 39%

Colorado

Boulder 74%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Taiwan to Colorado.

Moved in 2023
4,840 ↓ 4% vs 2022

people moved from Taiwan to United States · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to United States?

Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Colorado compared to Taiwan.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

TW
90.0%
CO
92.9%

Colorado performs significantly better than Taiwan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

TW
3.7%
CO
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

TW
$47,800
CO
$74,650

Colorado generally does better on employment & economy, though Taiwan leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TW
81.2 yrs
CO
78.3 yrs

Taiwan performs better than Colorado across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Taiwan and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.

Taiwan passport

Taiwan passport holder visiting United States

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Taiwan passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Taiwan

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Taiwan without a 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 Colorado than Taiwan?

On average Colorado is around 50% pricier than Taiwan, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Colorado?

Budget about $28,075 for 3 months in Colorado (based on a NT$2,423,182 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Colorado?

From major Colorado cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Taiwan and Colorado are what actually decide it long-term.

What language do they speak in Colorado?

The official language in Colorado is English. In Taiwan, the official language is Chinese.

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At a Glance

TW
Population 23,580,712 5,029,196
Currency New Taiwan Dollar (NT$) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Chinese English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +886 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 110 911