Moving to Russia from Taiwan
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Taiwan to Russia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Taiwan to Russia, you would find that Russia is 8.5% cheaper than Taiwan overall. A NT$2,400,000 salary in Taiwan would need to be roughly RUB5,590,000 in Russia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Russian.
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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 67.4% more
Groceries
pay 49.1% less
Transportation
pay 19.8% less
Housing
pay 10.2% more
Childcare
pay 34.7% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 12.8% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
What salary do you need in Russia?
What does your salary buy?
NT$2,400,000 → RUB5,590,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Russia
Calculate with your salary →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 Russia cost about 9% less than cities in Taiwan.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Taiwan to Russia.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Russia 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
Russia generally does better on employment & economy, though Taiwan leads in poverty 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 Russia leads in literacy rate.
Sources: The World Factbook (2012–2022), World Bank (2021–2025), Taxation Administration, Ministry of Finance, R.O.C. (2016), Federal Tax Service of Russia (2016). How we calculate this
Can you move from Taiwan to Russia?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Taiwan and Russia. To live, work, or study long-term in Russia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Russia's immigration authority.
Taiwan passport holder visiting Russia
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Russia passport holder visiting Taiwan
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Russia than Taiwan?
Yes — Russia is on average about 8% cheaper than Taiwan. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Russia?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly RUB1,397,500 in Russia on a NT$2,400,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Russia?
Usually fine from major cities in Russia. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
What language do they speak in Russia?
The official language in Russia is Russian. In Taiwan, the official language is Chinese.
