Moving to Indonesia from Taiwan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Taiwan to Indonesia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Taiwan to Indonesia, you would find that Indonesia is 40.8% cheaper than Taiwan overall. A NT$2,357,010 salary in Taiwan would need to be roughly IDR813,507,033 in Indonesia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Indonesian. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Taiwan and Indonesia.
What does your salary buy?
NT$2,357,010 → IDR813,507,033
To maintain the same standard of living in Indonesia
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 48.2% less
Groceries
pay 44.1% less
Transportation
pay 44.0% less
Housing
pay 22.1% less
Childcare
pay 72.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 33.4% less
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
The numbers behind daily life in Indonesia 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
Indonesia generally does better on employment & economy, though Taiwan 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Taiwan performs better than Indonesia 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 Indonesia. To live, work, or study long-term in Indonesia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Indonesia's immigration authority.
Taiwan passport holder visiting Indonesia
Visa on Arrival
Indonesia passport holder visiting Taiwan
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Indonesia than Taiwan?
On average Indonesia is about 39% less expensive than Taiwan, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Indonesia?
Budget about IDR203,376,758 for 3 months in Indonesia (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 Indonesia?
From major Indonesia cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Taiwan and Indonesia are what actually decide it long-term.
What language do they speak in Indonesia?
The official language in Indonesia is Indonesian. In Taiwan, the official language is Chinese.
