Moving to Louisiana from Taiwan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Taiwan to Louisiana? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Taiwan to Louisiana, you would find that Louisiana is 75.2% more expensive than Taiwan overall. A NT$2,423,182 salary in Taiwan would need to be roughly $91,696 in Louisiana to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Taiwan and Louisiana.
What does your salary buy?
NT$2,423,182 → $91,696
To maintain the same standard of living in Louisiana
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 2.7 times more
Groceries
pay 12.9% more
Transportation
pay 12.7% more
Housing
pay 3.0 times more
Childcare
pay 67.4% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 71.1% 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Taiwan to Louisiana.
people moved from Taiwan to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Louisiana compared to Taiwan.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Taiwan performs better than Louisiana across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Taiwan generally does better on employment & economy, though Louisiana leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Taiwan performs better than Louisiana across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Taiwan and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Taiwan passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States 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 Louisiana than Taiwan?
On average Louisiana is around 22% pricier than Taiwan, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Louisiana?
Budget about $22,924 for 3 months in Louisiana (based on a NT$2,423,182 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Louisiana?
From major Louisiana cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Taiwan and Louisiana are what actually decide it long-term.
What language do they speak in Louisiana?
The official language in Louisiana is English. In Taiwan, the official language is Chinese.
