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 2.1 times more expensive than Taiwan overall. A NT$2,430,982 salary in Taiwan would need to be roughly £81,592 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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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Taiwan to United Kingdom.
What does your salary buy?
NT$2,430,982 → £81,592
To maintain the same standard of living in United Kingdom
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 2.7 times more
Groceries
pay 16.7% less
Transportation
pay 2.1 times more
Housing
pay 3.2 times more
Childcare
pay 2.1 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.3 times 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.
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 38% 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
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 United Kingdom leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
United Kingdom performs significantly better than Taiwan 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 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 46% 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 £20,398 in United Kingdom on a NT$2,430,982 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.
