Moving to Cyprus from Taiwan
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Taiwan to Cyprus — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Taiwan to Cyprus, you would find that Cyprus is 50.1% more expensive than Taiwan overall. A NT$2,400,000 salary in Taiwan would need to be roughly €101,000 in Cyprus to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek and Turkish. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Taiwan to Cyprus.
What does your salary buy?
NT$2,400,000 → €101,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Cyprus
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 2.7 times more
Groceries
pay 19.0% less
Transportation
pay 39.8% more
Housing
pay 2.2 times more
Childcare
pay 40.6% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 52.1% 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 Cyprus cost about 27% more than cities in Taiwan.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Taiwan to Cyprus.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Taiwan performs better than Cyprus 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 Cyprus 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
Cyprus generally does better on family life, though Taiwan leads in infant mortality.
Sources: The World Factbook (2012–2022), World Bank (2021–2025), Taxation Administration, Ministry of Finance, R.O.C. (2016), Inland Revenue Department of the Republic of Cyprus (2016). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Taiwan and Cyprus. To live, work, or study long-term in Cyprus, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Cyprus's immigration authority.
Taiwan passport holder visiting Cyprus
Visa Free
Cyprus 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 Cyprus than Taiwan?
No — Cyprus is on average about 50% more expensive than Taiwan. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Cyprus?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €25,250 in Cyprus on a NT$2,400,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Cyprus?
Usually fine from major cities in Cyprus. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
What language do they speak in Cyprus?
The official languages in Cyprus are Greek and Turkish. In Taiwan, the official language is Chinese.
