Cost of living in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 16% | |||
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| Food in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kaohsiung City | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 NT$ (C$6) | C$20 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 122 NT$ (C$5.25) | C$10 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 109 NT$ (C$4.70) | C$5.78 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 90 NT$ (C$3.87) | C$1.98 | + 95% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 84 NT$ (C$3.63) | C$4.18 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 111 NT$ (C$4.80) | C$3.17 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 263 NT$ (C$11) | C$10 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 152 NT$ (C$7) | C$4.24 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 134 NT$ (C$5.79) | C$3.76 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 46 NT$ (C$1.99) | C$3.41 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 422 NT$ (C$18) | C$19 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 45 NT$ (C$1.94) | C$2.48 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 47 NT$ (C$2.01) | C$1.93 | + 4% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kaohsiung City | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 28,669 NT$ (C$1,237) | C$2,136 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,975 NT$ (C$776) | C$1,241 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,468 NT$ (C$107) | C$124 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,030 NT$ (C$606) | C$1,120 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,074 NT$ (C$392) | C$805 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,527 NT$ (C$66) | C$66 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 656 NT$ (C$28) | C$54 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,132 NT$ (C$610) | C$311 | + 96% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,911 NT$ (C$126) | C$97 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 245 NT$ (C$11) | C$10 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 279 NT$ (C$12) | C$25 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kaohsiung City | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,781 NT$ (C$77) | C$60 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,133 NT$ (C$49) | C$39 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,327 NT$ (C$100) | C$98 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,275 NT$ (C$141) | C$117 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kaohsiung City | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 909,542 NT$ (C$39,256) | C$22,942 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 33 NT$ (C$1.43) | C$1.40 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,100 NT$ (C$47) | C$67 | - 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 270 NT$ (C$12) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kaohsiung City | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 338 NT$ (C$15) | C$8 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 344 NT$ (C$15) | C$22 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,698 NT$ (C$73) | C$77 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 255 NT$ (C$11) | C$6 | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 179 NT$ (C$8) | C$3.85 | + 101% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 157 NT$ (C$7) | C$4.33 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 63 NT$ (C$2.74) | C$3.16 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 68 NT$ (C$2.95) | C$2.46 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 333 NT$ (C$14) | C$20 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kaohsiung City | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 664 NT$ (C$29) | C$51 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 507 NT$ (C$22) | C$27 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,272 NT$ (C$98) | C$135 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,411 NT$ (C$61) | C$96 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 289 NT$ (C$12) | C$10 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 118 NT$ (C$5.09) | C$5.42 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 120 NT$ (C$5.17) | C$7 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,938 NT$ (C$602) | C$647 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.39 NT$ (C$0.23) | C$0.83 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,360 NT$ (C$59) | C$37 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 109 NT$ (C$4.72) | C$11 | - 57% | |
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TOTAL | - 21% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 18 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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