Cost of living in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 19% | |||
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| Food in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kaohsiung City | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 138 NT$ (C$6) | C$20 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 123 NT$ (C$5.37) | C$10 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 108 NT$ (C$4.70) | C$5.78 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 92 NT$ (C$4.02) | C$1.98 | + 103% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 77 NT$ (C$3.34) | C$4.18 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 110 NT$ (C$4.78) | C$3.17 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 218 NT$ (C$10) | C$10 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 144 NT$ (C$6) | C$4.24 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 137 NT$ (C$5.98) | C$3.76 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 47 NT$ (C$2.03) | C$3.41 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 425 NT$ (C$19) | C$19 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 50 NT$ (C$2.20) | C$2.48 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 43 NT$ (C$1.88) | C$1.93 | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kaohsiung City | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 28,669 NT$ (C$1,250) | C$2,136 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,504 NT$ (C$763) | C$1,247 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,334 NT$ (C$102) | C$124 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,029 NT$ (C$699) | C$1,120 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,702 NT$ (C$467) | C$805 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,175 NT$ (C$51) | C$66 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 693 NT$ (C$30) | C$54 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,136 NT$ (C$617) | C$311 | + 98% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,919 NT$ (C$127) | C$97 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 217 NT$ (C$9) | C$10 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 258 NT$ (C$11) | C$25 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kaohsiung City | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,784 NT$ (C$78) | C$60 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,133 NT$ (C$49) | C$39 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,322 NT$ (C$101) | C$98 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,286 NT$ (C$143) | C$117 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kaohsiung City | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 909,474 NT$ (C$39,665) | C$22,942 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 NT$ (C$1.56) | C$1.67 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,115 NT$ (C$49) | C$67 | - 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 270 NT$ (C$12) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kaohsiung City | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 338 NT$ (C$15) | C$8 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 344 NT$ (C$15) | C$22 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,712 NT$ (C$75) | C$77 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 256 NT$ (C$11) | C$6 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 174 NT$ (C$8) | C$3.85 | + 98% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 157 NT$ (C$7) | C$4.33 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 NT$ (C$3.21) | C$3.16 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 69 NT$ (C$2.99) | C$2.46 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 357 NT$ (C$16) | C$20 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kaohsiung City | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 712 NT$ (C$31) | C$51 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 506 NT$ (C$22) | C$27 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,025 NT$ (C$88) | C$135 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,510 NT$ (C$66) | C$96 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 288 NT$ (C$13) | C$10 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 118 NT$ (C$5.14) | C$5.42 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 120 NT$ (C$5.23) | C$7 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,938 NT$ (C$608) | C$647 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 NT$ (C$0.28) | C$0.24 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,363 NT$ (C$59) | C$37 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 109 NT$ (C$4.77) | C$11 | - 56% | |
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TOTAL | - 16% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 82 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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