Moving to Taiwan from Thailand
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Thailand to Taiwan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Thailand to Taiwan, you would find that Taiwan is 28.8% more expensive than Thailand overall. A THB2,519,732 salary in Thailand would need to be roughly NT$2,936,562 in Taiwan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Thailand to Taiwan.
What does your salary buy?
THB2,519,732 → NT$2,936,562
To maintain the same standard of living in Taiwan
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 43.3% more
Groceries
pay 62.6% more
Transportation
pay 1.0% more
Housing
pay 4.7% more
Childcare
pay 47.4% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 15.6% 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 Taiwan cost about 25% more than cities in Thailand.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Thailand to Taiwan.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Taiwan performs significantly better than Thailand 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
Thailand generally does better on employment & economy, though Taiwan 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Taiwan performs significantly better than Thailand across all family life metrics.
Data: The Revenue Department, Government of Thailand, The World Factbook
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Thailand and Taiwan. To live, work, or study long-term in Taiwan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Taiwan's immigration authority.
Thailand passport holder visiting Taiwan
Visa Free
Taiwan passport holder visiting Thailand
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 Taiwan than Thailand?
No — Taiwan is on average about 21% more expensive than Thailand. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Taiwan?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly NT$734,140 in Taiwan on a THB2,519,732 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Taiwan?
Usually fine from major cities in Taiwan. 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 Taiwan?
The official language in Taiwan is Chinese. In Thailand, the official language is Thai.
