Cost of Living Comparison Between Taiwan and Philippines 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Philippines are 31.4% lower than in Taiwan (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Philippines are 34.1% lower than in Taiwan | |
| Rent Prices in Philippines are 44.2% lower than in Taiwan | |
| Restaurant Prices in Philippines are 25.8% lower than in Taiwan | |
| Groceries Prices in Philippines are 42.7% lower than in Taiwan | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Philippines is 64.1% lower than in Taiwan | |
Restaurants | Taiwan Edit |
Philippines Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
150.00 NT$ (266.38 ₱) |
112.62 NT$ (200.00 ₱) |
-24.9 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
950.00 NT$ (1,687.08 ₱) |
675.72 NT$ (1,200.00 ₱) |
-28.9 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
154.00 NT$ (273.49 ₱) |
112.62 NT$ (200.00 ₱) |
-26.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
60.00 NT$ (106.55 ₱) |
39.42 NT$ (70.00 ₱) |
-34.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
80.00 NT$ (142.07 ₱) |
67.57 NT$ (120.00 ₱) |
-15.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
94.46 NT$ (167.74 ₱) |
76.28 NT$ (135.46 ₱) |
-19.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
32.02 NT$ (56.86 ₱) |
23.57 NT$ (41.86 ₱) |
-26.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
21.61 NT$ (38.38 ₱) |
12.55 NT$ (22.29 ₱) |
-41.9 % |
Markets | Taiwan Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
366.78 NT$ (651.36 ₱) |
208.81 NT$ (370.83 ₱) |
-43.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
55.22 NT$ (98.07 ₱) |
34.76 NT$ (61.72 ₱) |
-37.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
43.98 NT$ (78.11 ₱) |
13.30 NT$ (23.61 ₱) |
-69.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
93.14 NT$ (165.41 ₱) |
64.80 NT$ (115.07 ₱) |
-30.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
217.90 NT$ (386.97 ₱) |
103.19 NT$ (183.25 ₱) |
-52.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
121.90 NT$ (216.48 ₱) |
60.81 NT$ (107.99 ₱) |
-50.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
269.91 NT$ (479.33 ₱) |
99.07 NT$ (175.93 ₱) |
-63.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
60.70 NT$ (107.79 ₱) |
39.86 NT$ (70.79 ₱) |
-34.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
29.30 NT$ (52.04 ₱) |
21.20 NT$ (37.66 ₱) |
-27.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
37.52 NT$ (66.64 ₱) |
37.92 NT$ (67.33 ₱) |
+1.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
48.04 NT$ (85.32 ₱) |
22.63 NT$ (40.18 ₱) |
-52.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
38.34 NT$ (68.09 ₱) |
29.08 NT$ (51.65 ₱) |
-24.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
33.46 NT$ (59.43 ₱) |
36.42 NT$ (64.68 ₱) |
+8.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
60.31 NT$ (107.11 ₱) |
43.44 NT$ (77.14 ₱) |
-28.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
35.86 NT$ (63.68 ₱) |
22.89 NT$ (40.66 ₱) |
-36.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
400.00 NT$ (710.35 ₱) |
213.98 NT$ (380.00 ₱) |
-46.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
50.44 NT$ (89.58 ₱) |
36.82 NT$ (65.39 ₱) |
-27.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
71.02 NT$ (126.12 ₱) |
57.61 NT$ (102.30 ₱) |
-18.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
120.00 NT$ (213.11 ₱) |
84.47 NT$ (150.00 ₱) |
-29.6 % |
Transportation | Taiwan Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
24.00 NT$ (42.62 ₱) |
8.45 NT$ (15.00 ₱) |
-64.8 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
1,200.00 NT$ (2,131.05 ₱) |
337.86 NT$ (600.00 ₱) |
-71.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
85.00 NT$ (150.95 ₱) |
22.52 NT$ (40.00 ₱) |
-73.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
40.23 NT$ (71.45 ₱) |
12.69 NT$ (22.53 ₱) |
-68.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
300.00 NT$ (532.76 ₱) |
84.47 NT$ (150.00 ₱) |
-71.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
117.34 NT$ (208.38 ₱) |
143.80 NT$ (255.36 ₱) |
+22.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
1,018,000.00 NT$ (1,807,844.49 ₱) |
732,031.99 NT$ (1,300,000.00 ₱) |
-28.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
790,368.42 NT$ (1,403,598.42 ₱) |
651,322.07 NT$ (1,156,668.98 ₱) |
-17.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Taiwan Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
2,616.22 NT$ (4,646.08 ₱) |
3,303.70 NT$ (5,866.96 ₱) |
+26.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
830.25 NT$ (1,474.42 ₱) |
1,183.08 NT$ (2,101.00 ₱) |
+42.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
735.97 NT$ (1,307.00 ₱) |
984.44 NT$ (1,748.25 ₱) |
+33.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Taiwan Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
1,150.68 NT$ (2,043.47 ₱) |
1,018.52 NT$ (1,808.77 ₱) |
-11.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
355.00 NT$ (630.44 ₱) |
166.62 NT$ (295.90 ₱) |
-53.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
300.00 NT$ (532.76 ₱) |
168.93 NT$ (300.00 ₱) |
-43.7 % |
Childcare | Taiwan Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
16,833.33 NT$ (29,893.96 ₱) |
4,685.22 NT$ (8,320.38 ₱) |
-72.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
489,138.28 NT$ (868,650.24 ₱) |
166,198.59 NT$ (295,148.53 ₱) |
-66.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Taiwan Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
2,128.11 NT$ (3,779.26 ₱) |
1,281.95 NT$ (2,276.59 ₱) |
-39.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
1,006.87 NT$ (1,788.07 ₱) |
759.22 NT$ (1,348.28 ₱) |
-24.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
2,648.59 NT$ (4,703.58 ₱) |
2,209.00 NT$ (3,922.91 ₱) |
-16.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
3,300.00 NT$ (5,860.40 ₱) |
2,028.82 NT$ (3,602.94 ₱) |
-38.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Taiwan Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
15,170.51 NT$ (26,940.99 ₱) |
9,941.51 NT$ (17,654.91 ₱) |
-34.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
10,986.88 NT$ (19,511.37 ₱) |
5,509.05 NT$ (9,783.41 ₱) |
-49.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
35,131.07 NT$ (62,388.51 ₱) |
21,679.57 NT$ (38,500.29 ₱) |
-38.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
25,635.40 NT$ (45,525.36 ₱) |
11,408.32 NT$ (20,259.80 ₱) |
-55.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Taiwan Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
23,912.11 NT$ (42,465.00 ₱) |
7,787.42 NT$ (13,829.52 ₱) |
-67.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
14,868.00 NT$ (26,403.77 ₱) |
4,047.73 NT$ (7,188.27 ₱) |
-72.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Taiwan Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
50,964.97 NT$ (90,507.60 ₱) |
12,055.24 NT$ (21,408.64 ₱) |
-76.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 1.85 | 7.25 | +292.1 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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