Moving to Thailand from Taiwan
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Taiwan to Thailand — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Taiwan to Thailand, you would find that Thailand is 15.6% cheaper than Taiwan overall. A NT$2,408,512 salary in Taiwan would need to be roughly THB2,067,410 in Thailand to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Thai. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
Planning this move? Get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes from vetted international movers. Get free quotes ↓How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Taiwan to Thailand.
What does your salary buy?
NT$2,408,512 → THB2,067,410
To maintain the same standard of living in Thailand
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 20.0% less
Groceries
pay 35.6% less
Transportation
pay 2.6% more
Housing
pay 3.8% less
Childcare
pay 32.1% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 4.9% 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 Thailand cost about 20% less than cities in Taiwan.
Compare cities head-to-head
Get free moving quotes to Thailand
We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes.
- ✅ Up to 5 quotes from screened movers
- ✅ Licensed and insured providers only
- ✅ 100% free — you choose who contacts you
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Taiwan to Thailand.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Taiwan performs better than Thailand 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 Thailand 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 performs better than Thailand 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 Thailand. To live, work, or study long-term in Thailand, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Thailand's immigration authority.
Taiwan passport holder visiting Thailand
Visa Free
Thailand 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 Thailand than Taiwan?
Yes — Thailand is on average about 17% cheaper than Taiwan. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Thailand?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly THB516,852 in Thailand on a NT$2,408,512 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Thailand?
Usually fine from major cities in Thailand. 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 Thailand?
The official language in Thailand is Thai. In Taiwan, the official language is Chinese.
