Moving to Venezuela from Taiwan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Taiwan to Venezuela? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Taiwan to Venezuela, you would find that Venezuela is 14.1% cheaper than Taiwan overall. A NT$2,395,350 salary in Taiwan would need to be roughly VEF552,168 in Venezuela to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Taiwan and Venezuela.
What does your salary buy?
NT$2,395,350 → VEF552,168
To maintain the same standard of living in Venezuela
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 58.4% more
Groceries
pay 24.0% less
Transportation
pay 12.8% more
Housing
pay 27.6% less
Childcare
pay 79.7% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 28.2% 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.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Venezuela compared to Taiwan.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Taiwan performs better than Venezuela 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 Venezuela 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 performs better than Venezuela 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 Venezuela. To live, work, or study long-term in Venezuela, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Venezuela's immigration authority.
Taiwan passport holder visiting Venezuela
Visa Required
Venezuela 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 Venezuela than Taiwan?
On average Venezuela is about 26% less expensive than Taiwan, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Venezuela?
Budget about VEF138,042 for 3 months in Venezuela (based on a NT$2,395,350 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Venezuela?
From major Venezuela cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Taiwan and Venezuela are what actually decide it long-term.
What language do they speak in Venezuela?
The official language in Venezuela is Spanish. In Taiwan, the official language is Chinese.
