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 14.4% cheaper than Taiwan overall. A NT$2,400,000 salary in Taiwan would need to be roughly THB2,110,000 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.
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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 13.2% less
Groceries
pay 37.3% less
Transportation
pay 7.3% more
Housing
pay 8.9% less
Childcare
pay 20.5% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 8.9% 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.
What salary do you need in Thailand?
What does your salary buy?
NT$2,400,000 → THB2,110,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Thailand
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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 15% less than cities in Taiwan.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Taiwan to Thailand.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Thailand performs significantly better than Taiwan 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
Thailand generally does better on employment & economy, though Taiwan leads in poverty 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.
Sources: The World Factbook (2012–2022), World Bank (2022–2025), Taxation Administration, Ministry of Finance, R.O.C. (2016), The Revenue Department, Government of Thailand (2016). How we calculate this
Can you move from Taiwan to Thailand?
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 14% 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 THB527,500 in Thailand on a NT$2,400,000 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.
