Cost of Living Comparison Between Taiwan and Philippines 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Philippines is 37.7% lower than in Taiwan (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Philippines is 39.9% lower than in Taiwan | |
| Rent Prices in Philippines are 49.3% lower than in Taiwan | |
| Restaurant Prices in Philippines are 28.2% lower than in Taiwan | |
| Groceries Prices in Philippines are 42.9% lower than in Taiwan | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Philippines is 61.3% lower than in Taiwan | |
Restaurants | Taiwan Edit |
Philippines Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
150.00 NT$ (277.38 ₱) |
119.90 NT$ (221.73 ₱) |
-20.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
1,000.00 NT$ (1,849.18 ₱) |
648.94 NT$ (1,200.00 ₱) |
-35.1 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
161.00 NT$ (297.72 ₱) |
108.16 NT$ (200.00 ₱) |
-32.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
60.00 NT$ (110.95 ₱) |
40.56 NT$ (75.00 ₱) |
-32.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
80.00 NT$ (147.93 ₱) |
64.89 NT$ (120.00 ₱) |
-18.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
92.62 NT$ (171.27 ₱) |
72.03 NT$ (133.20 ₱) |
-22.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
31.31 NT$ (57.89 ₱) |
22.70 NT$ (41.97 ₱) |
-27.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
21.36 NT$ (39.51 ₱) |
12.18 NT$ (22.52 ₱) |
-43.0 % |
Markets | Taiwan Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
364.39 NT$ (673.81 ₱) |
210.98 NT$ (390.14 ₱) |
-42.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
53.28 NT$ (98.53 ₱) |
35.45 NT$ (65.56 ₱) |
-33.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
43.24 NT$ (79.96 ₱) |
13.45 NT$ (24.86 ₱) |
-68.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
86.65 NT$ (160.23 ₱) |
63.48 NT$ (117.39 ₱) |
-26.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
233.24 NT$ (431.31 ₱) |
108.65 NT$ (200.91 ₱) |
-53.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
121.59 NT$ (224.84 ₱) |
60.86 NT$ (112.54 ₱) |
-49.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
274.60 NT$ (507.79 ₱) |
103.34 NT$ (191.09 ₱) |
-62.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
64.91 NT$ (120.03 ₱) |
41.44 NT$ (76.64 ₱) |
-36.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
34.49 NT$ (63.77 ₱) |
20.37 NT$ (37.68 ₱) |
-40.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
37.64 NT$ (69.61 ₱) |
37.60 NT$ (69.53 ₱) |
-0.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
48.44 NT$ (89.58 ₱) |
22.11 NT$ (40.88 ₱) |
-54.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
37.47 NT$ (69.29 ₱) |
31.08 NT$ (57.47 ₱) |
-17.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
30.58 NT$ (56.55 ₱) |
36.46 NT$ (67.42 ₱) |
+19.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
63.36 NT$ (117.17 ₱) |
43.95 NT$ (81.28 ₱) |
-30.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
37.85 NT$ (70.00 ₱) |
22.15 NT$ (40.95 ₱) |
-41.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
400.00 NT$ (739.67 ₱) |
196.03 NT$ (362.50 ₱) |
-51.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
51.82 NT$ (95.83 ₱) |
35.78 NT$ (66.16 ₱) |
-31.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
71.37 NT$ (131.98 ₱) |
58.02 NT$ (107.29 ₱) |
-18.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
120.00 NT$ (221.90 ₱) |
91.93 NT$ (170.00 ₱) |
-23.4 % |
Transportation | Taiwan Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
25.00 NT$ (46.23 ₱) |
8.11 NT$ (15.00 ₱) |
-67.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
1,200.00 NT$ (2,219.02 ₱) |
324.47 NT$ (600.00 ₱) |
-73.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
87.50 NT$ (161.80 ₱) |
24.34 NT$ (45.00 ₱) |
-72.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
40.23 NT$ (74.40 ₱) |
13.05 NT$ (24.14 ₱) |
-67.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
300.00 NT$ (554.75 ₱) |
81.12 NT$ (150.00 ₱) |
-73.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
116.59 NT$ (215.59 ₱) |
133.12 NT$ (246.16 ₱) |
+14.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
1,100,000.00 NT$ (2,034,098.73 ₱) |
703,014.06 NT$ (1,300,000.00 ₱) |
-36.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
791,250.00 NT$ (1,463,164.20 ₱) |
651,151.34 NT$ (1,204,096.46 ₱) |
-17.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Taiwan Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
2,450.68 NT$ (4,531.76 ₱) |
3,343.63 NT$ (6,182.97 ₱) |
+36.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
718.79 NT$ (1,329.16 ₱) |
887.84 NT$ (1,641.78 ₱) |
+23.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
707.45 NT$ (1,308.19 ₱) |
927.41 NT$ (1,714.95 ₱) |
+31.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Taiwan Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
1,179.68 NT$ (2,181.43 ₱) |
1,000.02 NT$ (1,849.22 ₱) |
-15.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
341.67 NT$ (631.80 ₱) |
170.13 NT$ (314.60 ₱) |
-50.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
320.00 NT$ (591.74 ₱) |
189.27 NT$ (350.00 ₱) |
-40.9 % |
Childcare | Taiwan Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
16,766.89 NT$ (31,005.01 ₱) |
3,243.63 NT$ (5,998.06 ₱) |
-80.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
458,461.54 NT$ (847,778.21 ₱) |
143,958.20 NT$ (266,204.73 ₱) |
-68.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Taiwan Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
1,982.08 NT$ (3,665.23 ₱) |
1,371.51 NT$ (2,536.17 ₱) |
-30.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
989.69 NT$ (1,830.12 ₱) |
776.82 NT$ (1,436.49 ₱) |
-21.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
2,682.54 NT$ (4,960.50 ₱) |
2,236.84 NT$ (4,136.32 ₱) |
-16.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
3,462.44 NT$ (6,402.69 ₱) |
1,919.77 NT$ (3,550.01 ₱) |
-44.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Taiwan Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
15,609.92 NT$ (28,865.56 ₱) |
9,593.36 NT$ (17,739.85 ₱) |
-38.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
10,906.63 NT$ (20,168.32 ₱) |
5,475.08 NT$ (10,124.41 ₱) |
-49.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
37,759.30 NT$ (69,823.76 ₱) |
20,325.20 NT$ (37,584.96 ₱) |
-46.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
26,788.57 NT$ (49,536.90 ₱) |
10,797.73 NT$ (19,966.95 ₱) |
-59.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Taiwan Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
27,478.08 NT$ (50,811.94 ₱) |
6,857.96 NT$ (12,681.60 ₱) |
-75.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
17,502.41 NT$ (32,365.12 ₱) |
3,182.43 NT$ (5,884.89 ₱) |
-81.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Taiwan Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
53,044.39 NT$ (98,088.66 ₱) |
12,332.46 NT$ (22,804.95 ₱) |
-76.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.14 | 7.21 | +236.6 % |
| Last update: | 23 May 2025 | 23 May 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 386 | 618 |
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