Moving to Wisconsin from Taiwan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Taiwan to Wisconsin? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Taiwan to Wisconsin, you would find that Wisconsin is 93.0% more expensive than Taiwan overall. A NT$2,423,182 salary in Taiwan would need to be roughly $94,789 in Wisconsin to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Taiwan and Wisconsin.
What does your salary buy?
NT$2,423,182 → $94,789
To maintain the same standard of living in Wisconsin
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 2.8 times more
Groceries
pay 14.0% more
Transportation
pay 26.5% more
Housing
pay 2.9 times more
Childcare
pay 2.6 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 75.2% 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Taiwan to Wisconsin.
people moved from Taiwan to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Wisconsin compared to Taiwan.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Taiwan performs better than Wisconsin across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Wisconsin generally does better on employment & economy, though Taiwan leads in poverty rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Taiwan performs better than Wisconsin across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Taiwan and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Taiwan passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States 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 Wisconsin than Taiwan?
On average Wisconsin is around 26% pricier than Taiwan, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Wisconsin?
Budget about $23,697 for 3 months in Wisconsin (based on a NT$2,423,182 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Wisconsin?
From major Wisconsin cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Taiwan and Wisconsin are what actually decide it long-term.
What language do they speak in Wisconsin?
The official language in Wisconsin is English. In Taiwan, the official language is Chinese.
