Moving to Finland from Taiwan
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Taiwan to Finland — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Taiwan to Finland, you would find that Finland is 65.9% more expensive than Taiwan overall. A NT$2,357,010 salary in Taiwan would need to be roughly €81,483 in Finland to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Finnish and Swedish.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Taiwan to Finland.
What does your salary buy?
NT$2,357,010 → €81,483
To maintain the same standard of living in Finland
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 2.8 times more
Groceries
pay 8.5% less
Transportation
pay 84.0% more
Housing
pay 80.7% more
Childcare
pay 34.8% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.2 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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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Taiwan to Finland.
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 Finland 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
Finland 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 Finland. To live, work, or study long-term in Finland, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Finland's immigration authority.
Taiwan passport holder visiting Finland
Visa Free
Finland 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 Finland than Taiwan?
No — Finland is on average about 27% more expensive than Taiwan. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Finland?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €20,371 in Finland on a NT$2,357,010 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Finland?
Usually fine from major cities in Finland. 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 Finland?
The official languages in Finland are Finnish and Swedish. In Taiwan, the official language is Chinese.
