Moving to Taiwan from United Arab Emirates

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What to Expect

Considering a move from United Arab Emirates to Taiwan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from United Arab Emirates to Taiwan, you would find that Taiwan is 4.0% cheaper than United Arab Emirates overall. A AED275,438 salary in United Arab Emirates would need to be roughly NT$1,729,254 in Taiwan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between United Arab Emirates and Taiwan.

What does your salary buy?

AED275,438 NT$1,729,254

To maintain the same standard of living in Taiwan

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 13.2% less

Groceries

pay 70.6% more

Transportation

pay 2.5% less

Housing

pay 68.7% less

Childcare

pay 54.3% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 44.4% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate:1 AED = 8.68 TWD(June 2026)

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 20% less than cities in United Arab Emirates.

United Arab Emirates

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Taiwan compared to United Arab Emirates.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AE
100.0%
TW
90.0%

United Arab Emirates performs better than Taiwan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AE
2.7%
TW
3.7%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AE
$75,600
TW
$47,800

United Arab Emirates generally does better on employment & economy, though Taiwan leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AE
79.6 yrs
TW
81.2 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AE
5.1
TW
4.0

Taiwan performs significantly better than United Arab Emirates across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Arab Emirates 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.

United Arab Emirates passport

United Arab Emirates passport holder visiting Taiwan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
United Arab Emirates passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Taiwan.
Taiwan passport

Taiwan passport holder visiting United Arab Emirates

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Taiwan passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to United Arab Emirates.

Data: 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 United Arab Emirates?

On average Taiwan is about 28% less expensive than United Arab Emirates, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Taiwan?

Budget about NT$432,314 for 3 months in Taiwan (based on a AED275,438 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Taiwan?

From major Taiwan cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in United Arab Emirates and Taiwan are what actually decide it long-term.

What language do they speak in Taiwan?

The official language in Taiwan is Chinese. In United Arab Emirates, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

AE TW
Population9,915,80323,580,712
CurrencyUnited Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)New Taiwan Dollar (NT$)
LanguagesArabicChinese
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+971+886
Time zones11
Emergency number999110