Moving to Florida from Taiwan

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Taiwan to Florida? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Taiwan to Florida, you would find that Florida is 99.4% more expensive than Taiwan overall. A NT$2,389,485 salary in Taiwan would need to be roughly $107,562 in Florida to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Taiwan and Florida.

What does your salary buy?

NT$2,389,485 $107,562

To maintain the same standard of living in Florida

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 3.1 times more

Groceries

pay 24.5% more

Transportation

pay 31.4% more

Housing

pay 4.0 times more

Childcare

pay 48.1% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 75.8% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate:1 TWD = 0.0314 USD(June 2026)

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 Florida cost about 54% more than cities in Taiwan.

Compare cities head-to-head

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Taiwan to Florida.

Moved in 2023
4,840 ↓ 4% vs 2022

people moved from Taiwan to United States · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to United States?

Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Florida compared to Taiwan.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

TW
90.0%
FL
90.4%

Florida performs significantly better than Taiwan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

TW
3.7%
FL
4.4%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

TW
$47,800
FL
$57,636

Taiwan generally does better on employment & economy, though Florida leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TW
81.2 yrs
FL
77.5 yrs

Taiwan performs better than Florida across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Taiwan and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.

Taiwan passport

Taiwan passport holder visiting United States

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Taiwan passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Taiwan

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Taiwan without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Florida than Taiwan?

On average Florida is around 43% pricier than Taiwan, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Florida?

Budget about $26,890 for 3 months in Florida (based on a NT$2,389,485 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Florida?

From major Florida cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Taiwan and Florida are what actually decide it long-term.

What language do they speak in Florida?

The official language in Florida is English. In Taiwan, the official language is Chinese.

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At a Glance

TW
Population23,580,71218,801,310
CurrencyNew Taiwan Dollar (NT$)United States Dollar ($)
LanguagesChineseEnglish
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+886+1
Time zones111
Emergency number110911