# Makati vs Taichung

Detailed side-by-side comparison of living costs, infrastructure, safety, and nomad lifestyle.

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## 🏆 Who Wins?

💰
Best Budget
Makati

🌐
Fastest Internet
Taichung

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Best Vibe
🤝 Tie

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Safest City
Taichung

🌿
Cleanest Air
Taichung

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Most Walkable
🤝 Tie

🏆 Overall Winner: Taichung

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[Makati](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/philippines/makati.md)

[Philippines](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/philippines.md)

[Taichung](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/taiwan/taichung.md)

[Taiwan](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/taiwan.md)

💰 Monthly Budget & Costs

Total Est. Budget
$980
$1040

1-Bed Center Rent
$600
$500

Coworking Desk
$180
$120

Local Meal
$5
$6

Cappuccino
$3.5
$2.5

Gym Membership
$40
$40

Transport Budget
$30
$40

💻 Workspace & Infrastructure

Internet Speed
30 Mbps
100 Mbps

Nomad Vibe
7/10
7/10

🌿 Quality of Life & Culture

Safety Index
65/100
85/100

Healthcare Quality
Average
Good

English Proficiency
Good
Average

Climate Type
Tropical monsoon
Subtropical monsoon

Best Time to Visit
Nov - Mar
Nov - Mar

## [Makati](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/philippines/makati.md)

### 👍 Pros

✅ Excellent expat community and networking events
* ✅ Affordable cost of living compared to Western capitals
* ✅ High density of coworking spaces and cafes
* ✅ Widespread English proficiency
* ✅ Modern amenities with malls and restaurants
* ✅ Convenient location for exploring other Asian destinations

### 👎 Cons

* ❌ Heavy traffic congestion during peak hours
* ❌ Air quality can be poor due to pollution
* ❌ Tap water is not safe to drink
* ❌ Power outages occasionally occur
* ❌ Typhoon season can disrupt plans
* ❌ Metro Manila overall safety varies by area

### 🛂 Nomad Visas

* ▪ Visa-free entry (30 days)
* ▪ Visa extension (up to 36 months)
* ▪ Special Resident Retiree Visa (SRRV)

## [Taichung](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/taiwan/taichung.md)

### 👍 Pros

* ✅ Affordable cost of living
* ✅ Excellent public transportation (bus and bike share)
* ✅ Delicious and cheap street food
* ✅ High safety and low crime
* ✅ Good healthcare at low cost
* ✅ Friendly locals and developing expat community

### 👎 Cons

* ❌ Air pollution can spike in winter
* ❌ English not widely spoken outside tourist areas
* ❌ Summers are hot and humid with typhoons
* ❌ Limited late-night public transport
* ❌ Fewer international flights than Taipei
* ❌ Cultural adaptation can be challenging for some

### 🛂 Nomad Visas

* ▪ eVisa waiver (30-90 days)
* ▪ Gold Card (remote work visa)
* ▪ Visitor visa extension (up to 180 days)