Moving to Denmark from Taiwan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Taiwan to Denmark? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Taiwan to Denmark, you would find that Denmark is 2.1 times more expensive than Taiwan overall. A NT$2,430,982 salary in Taiwan would need to be roughly DKK779,784 in Denmark to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Danish.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Taiwan and Denmark.
What does your salary buy?
NT$2,430,982 → DKK779,784
To maintain the same standard of living in Denmark
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 3.9 times more
Groceries
pay 18.8% more
Transportation
pay 2.2 times more
Housing
pay 2.5 times more
Childcare
pay 19.9% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.3 times 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Taiwan to Denmark.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Denmark compared to Taiwan.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Denmark performs significantly better than Taiwan 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 Denmark leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
Denmark performs significantly better than Taiwan 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 Denmark. To live, work, or study long-term in Denmark, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Denmark's immigration authority.
Taiwan passport holder visiting Denmark
Visa Free
Denmark 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 Denmark than Taiwan?
On average Denmark is around 59% pricier than Taiwan, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Denmark?
Budget about DKK194,946 for 3 months in Denmark (based on a NT$2,430,982 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Denmark?
From major Denmark cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Taiwan and Denmark are what actually decide it long-term.
What language do they speak in Denmark?
The official language in Denmark is Danish. In Taiwan, the official language is Chinese.
