Moving to Poland from Taiwan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Taiwan to Poland? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Taiwan to Poland, you would find that Poland is 25.7% more expensive than Taiwan overall. A NT$2,408,512 salary in Taiwan would need to be roughly PLN290,667 in Poland to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Polish.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Taiwan and Poland.
What does your salary buy?
NT$2,408,512 → PLN290,667
To maintain the same standard of living in Poland
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 2.1 times more
Groceries
pay 36.5% less
Transportation
pay 14.6% more
Housing
pay 2.0 times more
Childcare
pay 41.6% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 16.0% 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 Poland cost about 2% more than cities in Taiwan.
Compare cities head-to-head
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Taiwan to Poland.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Poland compared to Taiwan.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Taiwan performs better than Poland 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 Poland leads in unemployment 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
Taiwan generally does better on family life, though Poland leads in literacy rate.
Data: Taxation Administration, Ministry of Finance, R.O.C., The World Factbook
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Taiwan and Poland. To live, work, or study long-term in Poland, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Poland's immigration authority.
Taiwan passport holder visiting Poland
Visa Free
Poland 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 Poland than Taiwan?
Poland and Taiwan are within a few percent on overall cost, though specific items in specific cities can swing either way.
How much money do I need to move to Poland?
Budget about PLN72,667 for 3 months in Poland (based on a NT$2,408,512 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Poland?
From major Poland cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Taiwan and Poland are what actually decide it long-term.
What language do they speak in Poland?
The official language in Poland is Polish. In Taiwan, the official language is Chinese.
