Moving to Slovakia from Taiwan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Taiwan to Slovakia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Taiwan to Slovakia, you would find that Slovakia is 20.1% more expensive than Taiwan overall. A NT$2,400,000 salary in Taiwan would need to be roughly €80,500 in Slovakia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovak.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Taiwan and Slovakia.
What does your salary buy?
NT$2,400,000 → €80,500
To maintain the same standard of living in Slovakia
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 96.2% more
Groceries
pay 29.0% less
Transportation
pay 13.6% more
Housing
pay 63.7% more
Childcare
pay 26.8% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 8.0% 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 Slovakia cost about 7% less than cities in Taiwan.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Taiwan to Slovakia.
Who's moving to Slovakia?
Top countries of origin for Slovakia's foreign-born residents.
- 89,560
- 16,291
- 11,582
- 9,763
- 9,187
- 7,367
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Slovakia compared to Taiwan.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Taiwan performs better than Slovakia 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
Taiwan generally does better on employment & economy, though Slovakia 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
Taiwan performs better than Slovakia across all family life metrics.
Sources: The World Factbook (2012–2022), World Bank (2021–2025), Taxation Administration, Ministry of Finance, R.O.C. (2016), Tax Directorate, Slovakia (2016). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Taiwan and Slovakia. To live, work, or study long-term in Slovakia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Slovakia's immigration authority.
Taiwan passport holder visiting Slovakia
Visa Free
Slovakia 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 Slovakia than Taiwan?
On average Slovakia is around 20% pricier than Taiwan, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Slovakia?
Budget about €20,125 for 3 months in Slovakia (based on a NT$2,400,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Slovakia?
From major Slovakia cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Taiwan and Slovakia are what actually decide it long-term.
What language do they speak in Slovakia?
The official language in Slovakia is Slovak. In Taiwan, the official language is Chinese.
