Moving to Taiwan from Philippines
What to Expect
Considering a move from Philippines to Taiwan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Philippines to Taiwan, you would find that Taiwan is 54.5% more expensive than Philippines overall. A ₱4,700,000 salary in Philippines would need to be roughly NT$3,770,000 in Taiwan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 34.9% more
Groceries
pay 61.3% more
Transportation
pay 57.7% more
Housing
pay 46.0% more
Childcare
pay 2.8 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 47.1% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
What salary do you need in Taiwan?
What does your salary buy?
₱4,700,000 → NT$3,770,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Taiwan
Calculate with your salary →Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Taiwan cost about 57% more than cities in Philippines.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Taiwan compared to Philippines.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Taiwan performs significantly better than Philippines across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Philippines generally does better on employment & economy, though Taiwan leads in poverty rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
percentage of adults who can read and write
Taiwan performs significantly better than Philippines across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), The World Factbook (2012–2022), Bureau of Internal Revenue (2016), Taxation Administration, Ministry of Finance, R.O.C. (2016). How we calculate this
Can you move from Philippines to Taiwan?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Philippines and Taiwan. To live, work, or study long-term in Taiwan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Taiwan's immigration authority.
Philippines passport holder visiting Taiwan
Visa Free
Taiwan passport holder visiting Philippines
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Taiwan than Philippines?
On average Taiwan is around 55% pricier than Philippines, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Taiwan?
Budget about NT$942,500 for 3 months in Taiwan (based on a ₱4,700,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Taiwan?
From major Taiwan cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Philippines and Taiwan are what actually decide it long-term.
What language do they speak in Taiwan?
The official language in Taiwan is Chinese. In Philippines, the official languages are English and Filipino.
