Cost of living in Taichung is 38% higher than in Manila (without rent).
Rent in Taichung is 8% cheaper than in Manila.
Cost of living including rent in Taichung is 16% higher than in Manila.
Food in Taichung is 22% more expensive than in Manila.
Transport in Taichung is 103% more expensive than in Manila.
| Taichung | Manila | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Taichung | Manila | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.77 $ | 4.82 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 31.5 $ | 27.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.03 $ | 4.42 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.5 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.85 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.94 $ | 0.91 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 3.82 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.95 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.97 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.34 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.1 $ | 9.63 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.74 $ | 5.38 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.7 $ | 9.18 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.09 $ | 3.19 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.28 $ | 3.52 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.65 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.99 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.62 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.71 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.7 $ | 9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.57 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.79 $ | 3.25 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.75 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 28.2 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.96 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.9 $ | 3.71 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 42.1 $ | 17 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.6 $ | 5.63 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.85 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.87 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.52 $ | 1.74 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
45.6 $ | 79 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
70.2 $ | 122 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
18.7 $ | 29.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 265 $ | 225 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 770 $ | 764 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 346 $ | 439 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 984 $ | 1,612 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,258 $ | 3,727 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,300 $ | 2,799 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,368 $ | 552 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 1.97 % | 7.73 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.9 $ | 40 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.1 $ | 7.83 $ |
| Haircut | 13.8 $ | 6.39 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 91.1 $ | 78.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 93.6 $ | 35.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 313 $ | 504 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,638 $ | 14,739 $ |