Moving to United Kingdom from Taiwan
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Taiwan to United Kingdom — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Taiwan to United Kingdom, you would find that United Kingdom is 97.5% more expensive than Taiwan overall. A NT$2,400,000 salary in Taiwan would need to be roughly £110,000 in United Kingdom to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. 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 3.2 times more
Groceries
pay 20.6% less
Transportation
pay 89.9% more
Housing
pay 3.2 times more
Childcare
pay 97.2% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 97.4% 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.
What salary do you need in United Kingdom?
What does your salary buy?
NT$2,400,000 → £110,000
To maintain the same standard of living in United Kingdom
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 United Kingdom cost about 56% more than cities in Taiwan.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Taiwan to United Kingdom.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
United Kingdom 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
Taiwan performs better than United Kingdom across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
Taiwan generally does better on family life, though United Kingdom leads in life expectancy.
Sources: The World Factbook (2012–2022), World Bank (2017–2025), Taxation Administration, Ministry of Finance, R.O.C. (2016), HM Revenue & Customs (2016). How we calculate this
Can you move from Taiwan to United Kingdom?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Taiwan and United Kingdom. To live, work, or study long-term in United Kingdom, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United Kingdom's immigration authority.
Taiwan passport holder visiting United Kingdom
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom than Taiwan?
No — United Kingdom is on average about 98% more expensive than Taiwan. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to United Kingdom?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly £27,500 in United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom?
Usually fine from major cities in United Kingdom. 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 United Kingdom?
The official language in United Kingdom is English. In Taiwan, the official language is Chinese.
