Moving to Czech Republic from Taiwan
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Taiwan to Czech Republic — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Taiwan to Czech Republic, you would find that Czech Republic is 31.0% more expensive than Taiwan overall. A NT$2,388,375 salary in Taiwan would need to be roughly CZK1,714,660 in Czech Republic to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Czech and Slovak.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Taiwan to Czech Republic.
What does your salary buy?
NT$2,388,375 → CZK1,714,660
To maintain the same standard of living in Czech Republic
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 92.5% more
Groceries
pay 26.0% less
Transportation
pay 22.1% more
Housing
pay 2.2 times more
Childcare
pay 35.3% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 26.5% 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 Czech Republic cost about 10% more than cities in Taiwan.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Taiwan to Czech Republic.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Taiwan performs better than Czech Republic 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 Czech Republic leads in unemployment 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
Czech Republic generally does better on family life, though Taiwan leads in life expectancy.
Data: Taxation Administration, Ministry of Finance, R.O.C., The World Factbook
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Taiwan and Czech Republic. To live, work, or study long-term in Czech Republic, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Czech Republic's immigration authority.
Taiwan passport holder visiting Czech Republic
Visa Free
Czech Republic 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 Czech Republic than Taiwan?
No — Czech Republic is on average about 11% more expensive than Taiwan. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Czech Republic?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly CZK428,665 in Czech Republic on a NT$2,388,375 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Czech Republic?
Usually fine from major cities in Czech Republic. 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 Czech Republic?
The official languages in Czech Republic are Czech and Slovak. In Taiwan, the official language is Chinese.
