Moving to Ukraine from Taiwan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Taiwan to Ukraine? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Taiwan to Ukraine, you would find that Ukraine is 30.8% cheaper than Taiwan overall. A NT$2,400,000 salary in Taiwan would need to be roughly UAH2,300,000 in Ukraine to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Ukrainian.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 26.9% more
Groceries
pay 55.9% less
Transportation
pay 14.6% less
Housing
pay 28.0% less
Childcare
pay 56.8% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 43.8% 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 Ukraine?
What does your salary buy?
NT$2,400,000 → UAH2,300,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Ukraine
Calculate with your salary →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 Ukraine cost about 24% less than cities in Taiwan.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Ukraine compared to Taiwan.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Taiwan performs better than Ukraine 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 Ukraine 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Taiwan generally does better on family life, though Ukraine leads in literacy rate.
Sources: The World Factbook (2012–2022), World Bank (2020–2024), Taxation Administration, Ministry of Finance, R.O.C. (2016), Ministry of Revenue and Duties of Ukraine (2016). How we calculate this
Can you move from Taiwan to Ukraine?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Taiwan and Ukraine. To live, work, or study long-term in Ukraine, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Ukraine's immigration authority.
Taiwan passport holder visiting Ukraine
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Ukraine passport holder visiting Taiwan
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Ukraine than Taiwan?
On average Ukraine is about 31% less expensive than Taiwan, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Ukraine?
Budget about UAH575,000 for 3 months in Ukraine (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 Ukraine?
From major Ukraine cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Taiwan and Ukraine are what actually decide it long-term.
What language do they speak in Ukraine?
The official language in Ukraine is Ukrainian. In Taiwan, the official language is Chinese.
