Moving to Estonia from Taiwan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Taiwan to Estonia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Taiwan to Estonia, you would find that Estonia is 40.9% more expensive than Taiwan overall. A NT$2,357,010 salary in Taiwan would need to be roughly €66,519 in Estonia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Estonian.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Taiwan and Estonia.
What does your salary buy?
NT$2,357,010 → €66,519
To maintain the same standard of living in Estonia
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 2.7 times more
Groceries
pay 32.6% less
Transportation
pay 17.5% more
Housing
pay 2.0 times more
Childcare
pay 53.1% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 56.2% 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 Estonia.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Estonia compared to Taiwan.
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
Taiwan generally does better on employment & economy, though Estonia 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
Estonia 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 Estonia. To live, work, or study long-term in Estonia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Estonia's immigration authority.
Taiwan passport holder visiting Estonia
Visa Free
Estonia 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 Estonia than Taiwan?
On average Estonia is around 3% pricier than Taiwan, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Estonia?
Budget about €16,630 for 3 months in Estonia (based on a NT$2,357,010 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Estonia?
From major Estonia cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Taiwan and Estonia are what actually decide it long-term.
What language do they speak in Estonia?
The official language in Estonia is Estonian. In Taiwan, the official language is Chinese.
