Moving to Hungary from Taiwan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Taiwan to Hungary? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Taiwan to Hungary, you would find that Hungary is 9.0% more expensive than Taiwan overall. A NT$2,400,000 salary in Taiwan would need to be roughly HUF26,700,000 in Hungary to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Hungarian.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Taiwan and Hungary.
What does your salary buy?
NT$2,400,000 → HUF26,700,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Hungary
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 2.1 times more
Groceries
pay 33.4% less
Transportation
pay 15.3% more
Housing
pay 28.9% more
Childcare
pay 46.3% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 7.9% 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.
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 Hungary cost about 5% less than cities in Taiwan.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Taiwan to Hungary.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Hungary compared to Taiwan.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Hungary 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 Hungary 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
Hungary generally does better on family life, though Taiwan leads in life expectancy.
Sources: The World Factbook (2012–2022), World Bank (2021–2025), Taxation Administration, Ministry of Finance, R.O.C. (2016), National Tax and Customs Administration of Hungary (2016). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Taiwan and Hungary. To live, work, or study long-term in Hungary, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Hungary's immigration authority.
Taiwan passport holder visiting Hungary
Visa Free
Hungary 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 Hungary than Taiwan?
On average Hungary is around 9% pricier than Taiwan, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Hungary?
Budget about HUF6,675,000 for 3 months in Hungary (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 Hungary?
From major Hungary cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Taiwan and Hungary are what actually decide it long-term.
What language do they speak in Hungary?
The official language in Hungary is Hungarian. In Taiwan, the official language is Chinese.
