Moving to Norway from Taiwan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Taiwan to Norway? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Taiwan to Norway, you would find that Norway is 2.2 times more expensive than Taiwan overall. A NT$2,400,000 salary in Taiwan would need to be roughly NOK1,550,000 in Norway to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk and Sami.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Taiwan and Norway.
What does your salary buy?
NT$2,400,000 → NOK1,550,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Norway
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 4.2 times more
Groceries
pay 24.1% more
Transportation
pay 2.0 times more
Housing
pay 3.2 times more
Childcare
pay 48.5% less
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 Norway cost about 54% more than cities in Taiwan.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Norway compared to Taiwan.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Norway 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 Norway 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
Norway performs significantly better than Taiwan across all family life metrics.
Sources: The World Factbook (2012–2022), World Bank (2021–2025), Taxation Administration, Ministry of Finance, R.O.C. (2016), Norwegian Tax Administration (2017). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Taiwan and Norway. To live, work, or study long-term in Norway, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Norway's immigration authority.
Taiwan passport holder visiting Norway
Visa Free
Norway 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 Norway than Taiwan?
On average Norway is around 117% pricier than Taiwan, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Norway?
Budget about NOK387,500 for 3 months in Norway (based on a NT$2,400,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Norway?
From major Norway cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Taiwan and Norway are what actually decide it long-term.
What language do they speak in Norway?
The official languages in Norway are Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk and Sami. In Taiwan, the official language is Chinese.
