Cost of Living Comparison Between Taiwan and Philippines 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Philippines are 30.6% lower than in Taiwan (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Philippines are 33.4% lower than in Taiwan | |
| Rent Prices in Philippines are 43.9% lower than in Taiwan | |
| Restaurant Prices in Philippines are 25.4% lower than in Taiwan | |
| Groceries Prices in Philippines are 41.9% lower than in Taiwan | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Philippines is 64.4% lower than in Taiwan | |
Restaurants | Taiwan Edit |
Philippines Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
150.00 NT$ (265.22 ₱) |
113.11 NT$ (200.00 ₱) |
-24.6 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
950.00 NT$ (1,679.71 ₱) |
678.69 NT$ (1,200.00 ₱) |
-28.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
153.50 NT$ (271.41 ₱) |
113.11 NT$ (200.00 ₱) |
-26.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
60.00 NT$ (106.09 ₱) |
39.59 NT$ (70.00 ₱) |
-34.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
80.00 NT$ (141.45 ₱) |
67.87 NT$ (120.00 ₱) |
-15.2 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
93.83 NT$ (165.91 ₱) |
76.65 NT$ (135.53 ₱) |
-18.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
31.95 NT$ (56.49 ₱) |
23.67 NT$ (41.86 ₱) |
-25.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
21.55 NT$ (38.10 ₱) |
12.61 NT$ (22.29 ₱) |
-41.5 % |
Markets | Taiwan Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
365.91 NT$ (646.96 ₱) |
209.74 NT$ (370.85 ₱) |
-42.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
54.86 NT$ (97.00 ₱) |
34.88 NT$ (61.68 ₱) |
-36.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
43.62 NT$ (77.12 ₱) |
13.36 NT$ (23.62 ₱) |
-69.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
92.66 NT$ (163.84 ₱) |
64.94 NT$ (114.82 ₱) |
-29.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
216.16 NT$ (382.20 ₱) |
104.95 NT$ (185.57 ₱) |
-51.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
120.76 NT$ (213.51 ₱) |
60.98 NT$ (107.81 ₱) |
-49.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
265.75 NT$ (469.88 ₱) |
99.52 NT$ (175.97 ₱) |
-62.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
60.27 NT$ (106.56 ₱) |
40.14 NT$ (70.97 ₱) |
-33.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
29.03 NT$ (51.33 ₱) |
21.33 NT$ (37.72 ₱) |
-26.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
37.52 NT$ (66.35 ₱) |
37.77 NT$ (66.78 ₱) |
+0.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
47.50 NT$ (83.98 ₱) |
22.86 NT$ (40.41 ₱) |
-51.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
38.18 NT$ (67.50 ₱) |
29.18 NT$ (51.60 ₱) |
-23.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
32.98 NT$ (58.31 ₱) |
36.69 NT$ (64.88 ₱) |
+11.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
59.48 NT$ (105.16 ₱) |
43.84 NT$ (77.51 ₱) |
-26.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
35.67 NT$ (63.07 ₱) |
23.03 NT$ (40.72 ₱) |
-35.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
400.00 NT$ (707.25 ₱) |
213.50 NT$ (377.50 ₱) |
-46.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
50.44 NT$ (89.19 ₱) |
37.05 NT$ (65.50 ₱) |
-26.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
71.02 NT$ (125.57 ₱) |
58.13 NT$ (102.78 ₱) |
-18.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
120.00 NT$ (212.17 ₱) |
84.84 NT$ (150.00 ₱) |
-29.3 % |
Transportation | Taiwan Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
24.00 NT$ (42.43 ₱) |
8.48 NT$ (15.00 ₱) |
-64.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
1,200.00 NT$ (2,121.74 ₱) |
339.34 NT$ (600.00 ₱) |
-71.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
85.00 NT$ (150.29 ₱) |
22.62 NT$ (40.00 ₱) |
-73.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
40.23 NT$ (71.14 ₱) |
12.74 NT$ (22.53 ₱) |
-68.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
300.00 NT$ (530.44 ₱) |
84.84 NT$ (150.00 ₱) |
-71.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
117.27 NT$ (207.35 ₱) |
144.44 NT$ (255.38 ₱) |
+23.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
1,000,000.00 NT$ (1,768,119.50 ₱) |
735,244.42 NT$ (1,300,000.00 ₱) |
-26.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
787,405.41 NT$ (1,392,226.85 ₱) |
657,667.65 NT$ (1,162,835.00 ₱) |
-16.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Taiwan Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
2,577.14 NT$ (4,556.69 ₱) |
3,318.06 NT$ (5,866.72 ₱) |
+28.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
830.25 NT$ (1,467.98 ₱) |
1,191.61 NT$ (2,106.92 ₱) |
+43.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
735.97 NT$ (1,301.29 ₱) |
985.80 NT$ (1,743.00 ₱) |
+33.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Taiwan Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
1,142.23 NT$ (2,019.60 ₱) |
1,023.85 NT$ (1,810.29 ₱) |
-10.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
344.35 NT$ (608.85 ₱) |
168.35 NT$ (297.67 ₱) |
-51.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
300.00 NT$ (530.44 ₱) |
169.67 NT$ (300.00 ₱) |
-43.4 % |
Childcare | Taiwan Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
16,634.15 NT$ (29,411.16 ₱) |
4,705.42 NT$ (8,319.75 ₱) |
-71.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
469,510.23 NT$ (830,150.19 ₱) |
166,913.33 NT$ (295,122.72 ₱) |
-64.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Taiwan Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
2,128.11 NT$ (3,762.75 ₱) |
1,285.70 NT$ (2,273.27 ₱) |
-39.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
1,006.87 NT$ (1,780.26 ₱) |
764.76 NT$ (1,352.18 ₱) |
-24.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
2,648.59 NT$ (4,683.03 ₱) |
2,202.00 NT$ (3,893.40 ₱) |
-16.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
3,300.00 NT$ (5,834.79 ₱) |
2,026.12 NT$ (3,582.43 ₱) |
-38.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Taiwan Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
15,171.44 NT$ (26,824.92 ₱) |
10,029.49 NT$ (17,733.34 ₱) |
-33.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
10,987.69 NT$ (19,427.54 ₱) |
5,526.50 NT$ (9,771.52 ₱) |
-49.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
35,132.98 NT$ (62,119.30 ₱) |
21,772.45 NT$ (38,496.30 ₱) |
-38.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
25,637.05 NT$ (45,329.37 ₱) |
11,435.58 NT$ (20,219.47 ₱) |
-55.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Taiwan Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
23,911.66 NT$ (42,278.68 ₱) |
7,820.89 NT$ (13,828.26 ₱) |
-67.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
14,868.00 NT$ (26,288.41 ₱) |
4,065.28 NT$ (7,187.90 ₱) |
-72.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Taiwan Edit |
Philippines Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
50,966.61 NT$ (90,115.06 ₱) |
12,075.16 NT$ (21,350.33 ₱) |
-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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