Moving to Ireland from Taiwan
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Taiwan to Ireland — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Taiwan to Ireland, you would find that Ireland is 2.1 times more expensive than Taiwan overall. A NT$2,408,512 salary in Taiwan would need to be roughly €105,102 in Ireland to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Irish. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Taiwan to Ireland.
What does your salary buy?
NT$2,408,512 → €105,102
To maintain the same standard of living in Ireland
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Restaurants
pay 2.9 times more
Groceries
pay 4.6% less
Transportation
pay 2.3 times more
Housing
pay 3.4 times more
Childcare
pay 27.6% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.4 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.
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 Ireland cost about 53% more than cities in Taiwan.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Taiwan and Ireland stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Ireland performs significantly better than Taiwan across all infrastructure metrics.
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
share of people below the poverty line
Taiwan generally does better on employment & economy, though Ireland 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
Ireland 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 Ireland. To live, work, or study long-term in Ireland, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Ireland's immigration authority.
Taiwan passport holder visiting Ireland
Visa Free
Ireland 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 Ireland than Taiwan?
Day-to-day costs in Ireland run about 60% higher than Taiwan on average; specific cities can swing further.
How much money do I need to move to Ireland?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a NT$2,408,512 comparable salary, that's around €26,276 in Ireland for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Ireland?
Working remotely from Ireland's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Taiwan and Ireland.
What language do they speak in Ireland?
The official languages in Ireland are English and Irish. In Taiwan, the official language is Chinese.
