Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Philippines
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Food | + 46% | |||
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Food in Taiwan is 46% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Taiwan | Philippines | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 186 NT$ (Php330) | Php245 | + 35% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 149 NT$ (Php264) | Php206 | + 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 102 NT$ (Php181) | Php132 | + 37% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 96 NT$ (Php169) | Php112 | + 51% | |
12 eggs, large | 107 NT$ (Php189) | Php107 | + 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 110 NT$ (Php195) | Php89 | + 120% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 149 NT$ (Php264) | Php179 | + 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 133 NT$ (Php235) | Php168 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 93 NT$ (Php164) | Php112 | + 46% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 NT$ (Php88) | Php64 | + 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 397 NT$ (Php702) | Php397 | + 77% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 60 NT$ (Php107) | Php87 | + 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 NT$ (Php62) | Php53 | + 17% | |
Housing | + 47% | |||
Housing in Taiwan is 47% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Taiwan | Philippines | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 49,961 NT$ (Php88,398) | Php37,823 | + 134% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,651 NT$ (Php48,923) | Php30,442 | + 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,955 NT$ (Php5,229) | Php5,658 | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,948 NT$ (Php29,987) | Php26,810 | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,905 NT$ (Php21,064) | Php16,268 | + 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,194 NT$ (Php9,189) | Php3,698 | + 148% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 730 NT$ (Php1,292) | Php1,172 | + 10% | |
40” flat screen tv | 20,000 NT$ (Php35,387) | Php20,706 | + 71% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 NT$ (Php3,539) | Php5,329 | - 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50 NT$ (Php88) | Php433 | - 80% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 492 NT$ (Php871) | Php755 | + 15% | |
Clothes | + 42% | |||
Clothes in Taiwan is 42% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Taiwan | Philippines | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,452 NT$ (Php4,338) | Php2,273 | + 91% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,072 NT$ (Php1,896) | Php1,572 | + 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,717 NT$ (Php4,807) | Php4,144 | + 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,554 NT$ (Php6,289) | Php3,659 | + 72% | |
Transportation | + 81% | |||
Transportation in Taiwan is 81% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Taiwan | Philippines | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,037,260 NT$ (Php1,835,258) | Php1,319,830 | + 39% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 32 NT$ (Php56) | Php60 | - 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,467 NT$ (Php2,596) | Php810 | + 220% | |
Personal Care | + 87% | |||
Personal Care in Taiwan is 87% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Taiwan | Philippines | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 NT$ (Php354) | Php217 | + 63% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 NT$ (Php1,062) | Php532 | + 100% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 500 NT$ (Php885) | Php1,632 | - 46% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 327 NT$ (Php579) | Php257 | + 125% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 183 NT$ (Php324) | Php165 | + 97% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 289 NT$ (Php511) | Php208 | + 146% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 NT$ (Php177) | Php81 | + 118% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 69 NT$ (Php122) | Php87 | + 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 761 NT$ (Php1,347) | Php279 | + 383% | |
Entertainment | + 15% | |||
Entertainment in Taiwan is 15% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Taiwan | Philippines | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 NT$ (Php885) | Php637 | + 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 644 NT$ (Php1,140) | Php603 | + 89% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,000 NT$ (Php10,616) | Php20,000 | - 47% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,243 NT$ (Php2,199) | Php1,554 | + 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 402 NT$ (Php711) | Php456 | + 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 104 NT$ (Php185) | Php168 | + 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 NT$ (Php130) | Php75 | + 75% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,973 NT$ (Php24,724) | Php19,960 | + 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.05 NT$ (Php9) | Php8 | + 10% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,192 NT$ (Php2,110) | Php2,505 | - 16% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 229 NT$ (Php406) | Php155 | + 162% | |
TOTAL | + 51% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 748 prices entered by 172 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2024.
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Cost of living in Taiwan is 51% more expensive than in Philippines
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