Moving to Netherlands from Taiwan

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Taiwan to Netherlands? Here's how the two countries 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$2,357,010 salary in Taiwan would need to be roughly €103,856 in Netherlands to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Taiwan and Netherlands.

What does your salary buy?

NT$2,357,010 €103,856

To maintain the same standard of living in Netherlands

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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

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Exchange rate: 1 TWD = 0.0273 EUR (June 2026)

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 Netherlands.

Moved in 2023
1,035 ↑ 9% vs 2022

people moved from Taiwan to Netherlands · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Netherlands?

Top countries of origin for Netherlands's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Netherlands compared to Taiwan.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TW
3.7%
NL
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TW
$47,800
NL
$69,300

Netherlands generally does better on employment & economy, though Taiwan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TW
81.2 yrs
NL
82.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TW
4.0
NL
3.4

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

Taiwan passport holder visiting Netherlands

Visa Free
Taiwan passport holders can enter Netherlands without a visa.
Netherlands passport

Netherlands passport holder visiting Taiwan

Visa Free
Netherlands passport holders can enter Taiwan without a visa.

Data: 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 €25,964 for 3 months in Netherlands (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 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.

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At a Glance

TW NL
Population 23,580,712 17,400,824
Currency New Taiwan Dollar (NT$) Euro (€)
Languages Chinese Dutch
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +886 +31
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110 112