Moving to Germany from Taiwan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Taiwan to Germany? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Taiwan to Germany, you would find that Germany is 66.6% more expensive than Taiwan overall. A NT$2,400,000 salary in Taiwan would need to be roughly €110,000 in Germany to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in German.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 3.3 times more
Groceries
pay 15.4% less
Transportation
pay 69.3% more
Housing
pay 2.3 times more
Childcare
pay 2.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 57.2% 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.
What salary do you need in Germany?
What does your salary buy?
NT$2,400,000 → €110,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Germany
Calculate with your salary →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 Germany cost about 28% more than cities in Taiwan.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Taiwan to Germany.
people moved from Taiwan to Germany · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Germany compared to Taiwan.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Germany performs significantly better than Taiwan across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Taiwan generally does better on employment & economy, though Germany leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
Taiwan generally does better on family life, though Germany leads in infant mortality.
Sources: The World Factbook (2012–2022), World Bank (2021–2025), Taxation Administration, Ministry of Finance, R.O.C. (2016), Federal Central Tax Office (BZSt) (2016). How we calculate this
Can you move from Taiwan to Germany?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Taiwan and Germany. To live, work, or study long-term in Germany, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Germany's immigration authority.
Taiwan passport holder visiting Germany
Visa Free
Germany 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 Germany than Taiwan?
On average Germany is around 67% pricier than Taiwan, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Germany?
Budget about €27,500 for 3 months in Germany (based on a NT$2,400,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Germany?
From major Germany cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Taiwan and Germany are what actually decide it long-term.
What language do they speak in Germany?
The official language in Germany is German. In Taiwan, the official language is Chinese.
