Moving to Latvia from Taiwan
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Taiwan to Latvia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Taiwan to Latvia, you would find that Latvia is 4.9% more expensive than Taiwan overall. A NT$2,400,000 salary in Taiwan would need to be roughly €69,000 in Latvia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Latvian.
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The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 2.1 times more
Groceries
pay 37.2% less
Transportation
pay 19.8% more
Housing
pay 4.2% more
Childcare
pay 10.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 31.2% 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 Latvia?
What does your salary buy?
NT$2,400,000 → €69,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Latvia
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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 Latvia cost about 13% less than cities in Taiwan.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Taiwan to Latvia, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Latvia?
Top countries of origin for Latvia's foreign-born residents.
- 116,771
- 42,251
- 32,262
- 14,209
- 5,651
- 3,712
Key Indicator Comparison
How Taiwan and Latvia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Latvia 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 Latvia 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
Latvia generally does better on family life, though Taiwan leads in life expectancy.
Sources: The World Factbook (2012–2022), World Bank (2022–2025), Taxation Administration, Ministry of Finance, R.O.C. (2016), State Revenue Service, Latvia (2016). How we calculate this
Can you move from Taiwan to Latvia?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Taiwan and Latvia. To live, work, or study long-term in Latvia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Latvia's immigration authority.
Taiwan passport holder visiting Latvia
Visa Free
Latvia 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 Latvia than Taiwan?
Day-to-day costs in Latvia run about 5% higher than Taiwan on average; specific cities can swing further.
How much money do I need to move to Latvia?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a NT$2,400,000 comparable salary, that's around €17,250 in Latvia for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Latvia?
Working remotely from Latvia's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Taiwan and Latvia.
What language do they speak in Latvia?
The official language in Latvia is Latvian. In Taiwan, the official language is Chinese.
