Moving to Singapore from Taiwan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Taiwan to Singapore? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Taiwan to Singapore, you would find that Singapore is 2.3 times more expensive than Taiwan overall. A NT$2,357,010 salary in Taiwan would need to be roughly SGD279,472 in Singapore to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Taiwan and Singapore.
What does your salary buy?
NT$2,357,010 → SGD279,472
To maintain the same standard of living in Singapore
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 69.1% more
Groceries
pay 15.3% more
Transportation
pay 2.5 times more
Housing
pay 4.7 times more
Childcare
pay 2.1 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.5 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.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Singapore compared to Taiwan.
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
Singapore performs significantly better than Taiwan across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Singapore generally does better on family life, though Taiwan 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 Singapore. To live, work, or study long-term in Singapore, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Singapore's immigration authority.
Taiwan passport holder visiting Singapore
Visa Free
Singapore 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 Singapore than Taiwan?
On average Singapore is around 192% pricier than Taiwan, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Singapore?
Budget about SGD69,868 for 3 months in Singapore (based on a NT$2,357,010 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Singapore?
From major Singapore cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Taiwan and Singapore are what actually decide it long-term.
What language do they speak in Singapore?
The official languages in Singapore are Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil. In Taiwan, the official language is Chinese.
