Cost of living in Manila (Philippines) is 24% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 507 prices entered by 172 different people.
| Food in Manila (Philippines) is 40% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Manila (Philippines) | Taichung City (Taiwan) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Php282 (165 NT$) | 225 NT$ | 27% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Php172 (100 NT$) | 129 NT$ | 22% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Php104 (61 NT$) | 100 NT$ | 39% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Php87 (51 NT$) | 92 NT$ | 44% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Php125 (73 NT$) | 89 NT$ | 18% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Php85 (50 NT$) | 209 NT$ | 76% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Php171 (100 NT$) | 172 NT$ | 42% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Php170 (99 NT$) | 156 NT$ | 36% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Php99 (58 NT$) | 185 NT$ | 69% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Php57 (33 NT$) | 65 NT$ | 49% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Php420 (246 NT$) | 511 NT$ | 52% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Php87 (51 NT$) | 61 NT$ | 16% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Php61 (35 NT$) | 24 NT$ | 48% |
| Housing in Manila (Philippines) is 24% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||
| Manila (Philippines) | Taichung City (Taiwan) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Php76,297 (44,612 NT$) | 32,293 NT$ | 38% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Php37,429 (21,885 NT$) | 17,203 NT$ | 27% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Php6,334 (3,703 NT$) | 2,032 NT$ | 82% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Php35,368 (20,680 NT$) | 17,244 NT$ | 20% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Php19,750 (11,548 NT$) | 10,286 NT$ | 12% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Php3,271 (1,913 NT$) | 1,437 NT$ | 33% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Php1,709 (999 NT$) | 700 NT$ | 43% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Php16,659 (9,741 NT$) | 19,625 NT$ | 50% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Php5,225 (3,055 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | 10% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Php308 (180 NT$) | 293 NT$ | 38% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| Php227 (133 NT$) | 304 NT$ | 56% |
| Clothes in Manila (Philippines) is 13% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||
| Manila (Philippines) | Taichung City (Taiwan) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Php3,009 (1,760 NT$) | 2,386 NT$ | 26% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Php1,653 (966 NT$) | 1,066 NT$ | 9% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Php4,533 (2,650 NT$) | 2,460 NT$ | 8% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Php4,116 (2,407 NT$) | 2,701 NT$ | 11% |
| Transportation in Manila (Philippines) is 42% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||
| Manila (Philippines) | Taichung City (Taiwan) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Php1,159,840 (678,171 NT$) | 1,075,140 NT$ | 37% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Php50 (29 NT$) | 28 NT$ | 6% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Php1,723 (1,007 NT$) | 2,000 NT$ | 50% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| Php239 (140 NT$) | 428 NT$ | 67% |
| Personal Care in Manila (Philippines) is 46% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||
| Manila (Philippines) | Taichung City (Taiwan) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Php167 (97 NT$) | 208 NT$ | 53% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Php553 (323 NT$) | 300 NT$ | 8% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Php780 (456 NT$) | 1,000 NT$ | 54% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Php210 (123 NT$) | 298 NT$ | 59% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Php121 (71 NT$) | 166 NT$ | 58% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Php174 (102 NT$) | 239 NT$ | 57% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Php69 (40 NT$) | 58 NT$ | 31% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Php86 (50 NT$) | 82 NT$ | 39% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Php287 (168 NT$) | 354 NT$ | 53% |
| Entertainment in Manila (Philippines) is 27% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||
| Manila (Philippines) | Taichung City (Taiwan) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Php1,095 (640 NT$) | 613 NT$ | 4% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Php523 (306 NT$) | 543 NT$ | 44% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| Php1,374 (803 NT$) | 2,779 NT$ | 71% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Php2,005 (1,172 NT$) | 1,134 NT$ | 3% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Php328 (192 NT$) | 286 NT$ | 33% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Php178 (104 NT$) | 124 NT$ | 16% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Php93 (55 NT$) | 131 NT$ | 58% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Php27,159 (15,880 NT$) | 13,294 NT$ | 19% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Php8 (4.46 NT$) | 12 NT$ | 62% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Php2,125 (1,243 NT$) | 1,391 NT$ | 11% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Php116 (68 NT$) | 112 NT$ | 40% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 105,000 NT$ in Taichung City you would need to make just about 79,419 NT$ (Php135,826) in Manila.