Moving to Serbia from Taiwan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Taiwan to Serbia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Taiwan to Serbia, you would find that Serbia is 10.1% more expensive than Taiwan overall. A NT$2,388,375 salary in Taiwan would need to be roughly RSD6,659,045 in Serbia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Serbian.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Taiwan and Serbia.
What does your salary buy?
NT$2,388,375 → RSD6,659,045
To maintain the same standard of living in Serbia
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 97.0% more
Groceries
pay 43.3% less
Transportation
pay 11.9% more
Housing
pay 38.5% more
Childcare
pay 54.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 13.7% 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 Serbia cost about 5% more than cities in Taiwan.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Serbia compared to Taiwan.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Taiwan performs better than Serbia 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 Serbia 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Taiwan generally does better on family life, though Serbia 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 Serbia. To live, work, or study long-term in Serbia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Serbia's immigration authority.
Taiwan passport holder visiting Serbia
Visa Required
Serbia 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 Serbia than Taiwan?
On average Serbia is about 12% less expensive than Taiwan, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Serbia?
Budget about RSD1,664,761 for 3 months in Serbia (based on a NT$2,388,375 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Serbia?
From major Serbia cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Taiwan and Serbia are what actually decide it long-term.
What language do they speak in Serbia?
The official language in Serbia is Serbian. In Taiwan, the official language is Chinese.
