Moving to Slovakia from Taiwan

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Taiwan to Slovakia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Taiwan to Slovakia, you would find that Slovakia is 22.4% more expensive than Taiwan overall. A NT$2,371,612 salary in Taiwan would need to be roughly €64,203 in Slovakia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovak.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Taiwan and Slovakia.

What does your salary buy?

NT$2,371,612 €64,203

To maintain the same standard of living in Slovakia

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 93.8% more

Groceries

pay 21.1% less

Transportation

pay 21.2% more

Housing

pay 86.4% more

Childcare

pay 34.5% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 9.5% more

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Exchange rate: 1 TWD = 0.0273 EUR (June 2026)

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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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Taiwan to Slovakia.

Moved in 2020
1

people moved from Taiwan to Slovakia · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Slovakia?

Top countries of origin for Slovakia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Slovakia compared to Taiwan.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TW
3.7%
SK
5.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TW
$47,800
SK
$39,300

Taiwan generally does better on employment & economy, though Slovakia leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TW
81.2 yrs
SK
78.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TW
4.0
SK
4.8

Taiwan performs better than Slovakia across all family life metrics.

Data: Taxation Administration, Ministry of Finance, R.O.C., The World Factbook

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

Taiwan passport holder visiting Slovakia

Visa Free
Taiwan passport holders can enter Slovakia without a visa.
Slovakia passport

Slovakia passport holder visiting Taiwan

Visa Free
Slovakia passport holders can enter Taiwan without a visa.

Data: 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?

Slovakia and Taiwan are within a few percent on overall cost, though specific items in specific cities can swing either way.

How much money do I need to move to Slovakia?

Budget about €16,051 for 3 months in Slovakia (based on a NT$2,371,612 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, 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.

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At a Glance

TW SK
Population 23,580,712 5,431,252
Currency New Taiwan Dollar (NT$) Euro (€)
Languages Chinese Slovak
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +886 +421
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110 112