Cost of living in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 22% | |||
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| Food in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kaohsiung City | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 146 NT$ (C$7) | C$23 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 128 NT$ (C$5.91) | C$13 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 103 NT$ (C$4.77) | C$6 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 95 NT$ (C$4.40) | C$2.41 | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 74 NT$ (C$3.41) | C$4.70 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 108 NT$ (C$4.99) | C$3.95 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 330 NT$ (C$15) | C$11 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 134 NT$ (C$6) | C$4.85 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 133 NT$ (C$6) | C$3.95 | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 NT$ (C$2.45) | C$3.50 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 425 NT$ (C$20) | C$20 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 55 NT$ (C$2.56) | C$2.68 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 41 NT$ (C$1.91) | C$2.16 | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kaohsiung City | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 27,434 NT$ (C$1,269) | C$2,300 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,380 NT$ (C$804) | C$1,599 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,846 NT$ (C$132) | C$120 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,140 NT$ (C$654) | C$1,347 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,812 NT$ (C$500) | C$985 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,420 NT$ (C$66) | C$69 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 716 NT$ (C$33) | C$60 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,136 NT$ (C$654) | C$311 | + 110% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,588 NT$ (C$166) | C$140 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 217 NT$ (C$10) | C$10 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 285 NT$ (C$13) | C$26 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kaohsiung City | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,784 NT$ (C$83) | C$70 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,133 NT$ (C$52) | C$41 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,283 NT$ (C$106) | C$105 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,286 NT$ (C$152) | C$120 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kaohsiung City | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 909,474 NT$ (C$42,079) | C$24,609 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 NT$ (C$1.67) | C$1.69 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 962 NT$ (C$45) | C$60 | - 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 281 NT$ (C$13) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kaohsiung City | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 338 NT$ (C$16) | C$8 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 344 NT$ (C$16) | C$22 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,633 NT$ (C$76) | C$77 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 256 NT$ (C$12) | C$6 | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 174 NT$ (C$8) | C$4.17 | + 93% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 157 NT$ (C$7) | C$4.59 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 NT$ (C$3.41) | C$3.11 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 69 NT$ (C$3.17) | C$3.02 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 357 NT$ (C$16) | C$22 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kaohsiung City | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 712 NT$ (C$33) | C$61 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 506 NT$ (C$23) | C$27 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,025 NT$ (C$94) | C$118 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,510 NT$ (C$70) | C$97 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 288 NT$ (C$13) | C$12 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 118 NT$ (C$5.45) | C$4.71 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 120 NT$ (C$5.55) | C$7 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,938 NT$ (C$645) | C$647 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 NT$ (C$0.30) | C$0.24 | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,363 NT$ (C$63) | C$38 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 109 NT$ (C$5.06) | C$13 | - 60% | |
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TOTAL | - 19% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 87 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
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