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 16.5% cheaper than Taiwan overall. A NT$2,430,982 salary in Taiwan would need to be roughly RUB4,900,905 in Russia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Russian.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Taiwan to Russia.
What does your salary buy?
NT$2,430,982 → RUB4,900,905
To maintain the same standard of living in Russia
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 23.0% more
Groceries
pay 46.9% less
Transportation
pay 30.7% less
Housing
pay 2.6% less
Childcare
pay 47.7% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 27.2% 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.
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 3% more 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
Taiwan performs better than Russia 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 Russia 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 Russia 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 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 16% 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 RUB1,225,226 in Russia on a NT$2,430,982 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.
