Moving to Vietnam from Taiwan
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Taiwan to Vietnam — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Taiwan to Vietnam, you would find that Vietnam is 42.2% cheaper than Taiwan overall. A NT$2,408,512 salary in Taiwan would need to be roughly ₫1,352,902,641 in Vietnam to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Vietnamese.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Taiwan to Vietnam.
What does your salary buy?
NT$2,408,512 → ₫1,352,902,641
To maintain the same standard of living in Vietnam
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 46.0% less
Groceries
pay 53.1% less
Transportation
pay 34.7% less
Housing
pay 33.0% less
Childcare
pay 44.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 57.0% 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
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Taiwan to Vietnam.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Taiwan performs better than Vietnam 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 Vietnam leads in unemployment 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 Vietnam 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 Vietnam. To live, work, or study long-term in Vietnam, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Vietnam's immigration authority.
Taiwan passport holder visiting Vietnam
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Vietnam 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 Vietnam than Taiwan?
Yes — Vietnam is on average about 31% cheaper than Taiwan. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Vietnam?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly ₫338,225,660 in Vietnam on a NT$2,408,512 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Vietnam?
Usually fine from major cities in Vietnam. 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 Vietnam?
The official language in Vietnam is Vietnamese. In Taiwan, the official language is Chinese.
