Moving to Netherlands from Taiwan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Taiwan to Netherlands? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Taiwan to Netherlands, you would find that Netherlands is 2.3 times more expensive than Taiwan overall. A NT$2,430,982 salary in Taiwan would need to be roughly €105,911 in Netherlands to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Taiwan and Netherlands.
What does your salary buy?
NT$2,430,982 → €105,911
To maintain the same standard of living in Netherlands
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 3.8 times more
Groceries
pay 4.3% more
Transportation
pay 2.3 times more
Housing
pay 3.4 times more
Childcare
pay 2.2 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.1 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 Netherlands cost about 58% more than cities in Taiwan.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Taiwan to Netherlands.
people moved from Taiwan to Netherlands · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Netherlands compared to Taiwan.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Netherlands 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 Netherlands leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
Netherlands 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 Netherlands. To live, work, or study long-term in Netherlands, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Netherlands's immigration authority.
Taiwan passport holder visiting Netherlands
Visa Free
Netherlands 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 Netherlands than Taiwan?
On average Netherlands is around 62% pricier than Taiwan, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Netherlands?
Budget about €26,478 for 3 months in Netherlands (based on a NT$2,430,982 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Netherlands?
From major Netherlands cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Taiwan and Netherlands are what actually decide it long-term.
What language do they speak in Netherlands?
The official language in Netherlands is Dutch. In Taiwan, the official language is Chinese.
