Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 57% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Taiwan | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 192 NT$ (Php350) | Php228 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 142 NT$ (Php260) | Php202 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 134 NT$ (Php244) | Php129 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 NT$ (Php171) | Php95 | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 121 NT$ (Php221) | Php124 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 115 NT$ (Php210) | Php94 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 244 NT$ (Php444) | Php196 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 136 NT$ (Php248) | Php160 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 NT$ (Php168) | Php108 | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 NT$ (Php89) | Php67 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 454 NT$ (Php826) | Php528 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 53 NT$ (Php97) | Php105 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 59 NT$ (Php107) | Php72 | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 5% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Taiwan | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 44,530 NT$ (Php81,138) | Php86,892 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,734 NT$ (Php54,178) | Php41,821 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,421 NT$ (Php2,588) | Php5,676 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,075 NT$ (Php36,578) | Php30,041 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,077 NT$ (Php23,827) | Php16,267 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 639 NT$ (Php1,164) | Php3,131 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 768 NT$ (Php1,399) | Php1,923 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,757 NT$ (Php26,889) | Php18,568 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,650 NT$ (Php3,007) | Php4,333 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 99 NT$ (Php180) | Php222 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 572 NT$ (Php1,043) | Php229 | + 356% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 34% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Taiwan | Philippines | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,350 NT$ (Php4,281) | Php2,293 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 972 NT$ (Php1,771) | Php1,624 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,705 NT$ (Php4,928) | Php3,974 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,514 NT$ (Php6,403) | Php3,754 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 67% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Taiwan | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 874,225 NT$ (Php1,592,915) | Php1,178,650 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 NT$ (Php57) | Php76 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,309 NT$ (Php2,384) | Php705 | + 238% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 16% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Taiwan | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 244 NT$ (Php445) | Php426 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 244 NT$ (Php445) | Php1,372 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 699 NT$ (Php1,274) | Php1,002 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 199 NT$ (Php363) | Php205 | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 177 NT$ (Php323) | Php185 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 289 NT$ (Php527) | Php158 | + 233% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 63 NT$ (Php114) | Php108 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 69 NT$ (Php126) | Php100 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 800 NT$ (Php1,458) | Php302 | + 383% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 19% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Taiwan | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 NT$ (Php911) | Php1,184 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 644 NT$ (Php1,174) | Php676 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,000 NT$ (Php10,933) | Php1,612 | + 578% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,243 NT$ (Php2,264) | Php1,628 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 402 NT$ (Php733) | Php590 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 104 NT$ (Php190) | Php168 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 NT$ (Php134) | Php79 | + 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,403 NT$ (Php17,132) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.05 NT$ (Php9) | Php8 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,192 NT$ (Php2,173) | Php2,774 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 129 NT$ (Php235) | Php150 | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Taiwan is 33% more expensive than in Philippines
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