Moving to Taiwan from Virginia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Virginia to Taiwan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Virginia to Taiwan, you would find that Taiwan is 38.4% cheaper than Virginia. A $75,000 salary in Virginia would need to be roughly NT$1,604,647 in Taiwan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Virginia to Taiwan.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → NT$1,604,647
To maintain the same standard of living in Taiwan
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 65.6% less
Groceries
pay 5.5% less
Transportation
pay 17.7% less
Housing
pay 71.0% less
Childcare
pay 56.1% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 44.9% 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.
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 35% less than cities in Virginia.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Virginia to Taiwan.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Virginia performs better than Taiwan 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
Virginia 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 significantly better than Virginia across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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 States passport holder visiting Taiwan
Visa Free
Taiwan passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 Virginia?
Yes — Taiwan is on average about 33% cheaper than Virginia. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Taiwan?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly NT$401,162 in Taiwan on a $75,000 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 Virginia, the official language is English.
