Manilais 18% cheaper — BDI "Good Deal" (59/10) vs Taipei "Fair" (47/10). Dorms avg $12/night vs $19/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇵🇭 Manila
🇹🇼 Taipei
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
15 hostels, avg 8.4 rating
★★★★★
15 hostels, avg 8.4 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $34/night
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $58/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $2.70, dorms avg $12
★★★★★
Coffee $3.83, dorms avg $19
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $1.96, 15 hostels
★★★★★
Beer $2.90, 15 hostels
First-time Europer
★★★★★
25 attractions
★★★★★
24 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇵🇭 Manila | 🇹🇼 Taipei | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $20 cheaper | $24 | $4/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $32 cheaper | $44 | $12/day |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $54 cheaper | $76 | $22/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇵🇭 Manila | 🇹🇼 Taipei |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $5.15 21% less | $6.53 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $12.10 38% less | $19.65 |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $1.96 32% less | $2.90 |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.70 30% less | $3.83 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $0.60 25% less | $0.80 |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇵🇭▼
Manila
Philippines
59
BDI: Good Deal
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $12/night). Strong hostel scene (15 hostels). Plenty to see (25 attractions).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelThe Grid Co Living Managed By Hii (9.7)
Annual dorm avg$12/night
Total hostels15
🇹🇼▼
Taipei
Taiwan
47
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $19/night). Strong hostel scene (15 hostels). Plenty to see (24 attractions).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelTaipei 109 Hostel (10.0)
Annual dorm avg$19/night
Total hostels15
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇵🇭 Manila
🇹🇼 Taipei
🇪🇺 EU / EEA
Visa Free (30d)
No data
🇺🇸 US
Visa Free (30d)
No data
🇬🇧 UK
Visa Free (30d)
No data
🇦🇺 Australia
Visa Free (30d)
No data
🇨🇦 Canada
Visa Free (30d)
No data
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Manila & Taipei
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇵🇭 Manila
34°C
High
/
26°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 25mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov
🇹🇼 Taipei
25°C
High
/
20°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 126mm/month
Best months: Apr
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇵🇭 Manila
1. Ayala Museum
2. Bantayog ni Andres Bonifacio
3. GSIS Museo ng Sining
4. Memorare - Manila 1945
5. San Juan Bridge
🇹🇼 Taipei
1. Anthropology museum
2. Common three pine
3. Gallery of NTU History
4. Huang Family Widow's Memorial
5. National Taiwan University Archives
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