- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- Canada
- Kaohsiung City
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 178 NT$ (C$7) | C$14 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 135 NT$ (C$5.59) | C$8 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 97 NT$ (C$4.01) | C$6 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 81 NT$ (C$3.37) | C$2.38 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 77 NT$ (C$3.19) | C$4.08 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 83 NT$ (C$3.43) | C$2.62 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 244 NT$ (C$10) | C$10 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 120 NT$ (C$4.99) | C$3.73 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 105 NT$ (C$4.37) | C$2.90 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 44 NT$ (C$1.81) | C$2.89 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 508 NT$ (C$21) | C$16 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 41 NT$ (C$1.68) | C$2.31 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 45 NT$ (C$1.87) | C$1.76 | + 6% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 24,717 NT$ (C$1,025) | C$1,186 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,194 NT$ (C$630) | C$982 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,655 NT$ (C$69) | C$117 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,209 NT$ (C$340) | C$919 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,275 NT$ (C$219) | C$695 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,119 NT$ (C$46) | C$64 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 536 NT$ (C$22) | C$39 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,945 NT$ (C$620) | C$392 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,529 NT$ (C$105) | C$111 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 285 NT$ (C$12) | C$10 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 198 NT$ (C$8) | C$26 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,645 NT$ (C$68) | C$61 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,025 NT$ (C$43) | C$41 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,154 NT$ (C$89) | C$95 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,894 NT$ (C$120) | C$87 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 911,654 NT$ (C$37,809) | C$22,684 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26 NT$ (C$1.07) | C$1.19 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 936 NT$ (C$39) | C$47 | - 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 229 NT$ (C$9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 282 NT$ (C$12) | C$8 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 325 NT$ (C$13) | C$20 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 469 NT$ (C$19) | C$85 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 200 NT$ (C$8) | C$7 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 143 NT$ (C$5.94) | C$3.90 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 125 NT$ (C$5.18) | C$3.90 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 NT$ (C$2.54) | C$3.21 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 59 NT$ (C$2.46) | C$2.46 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 298 NT$ (C$12) | C$19 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 65% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 472 NT$ (C$20) | C$43 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 487 NT$ (C$20) | C$27 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,390 NT$ (C$58) | C$84 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,475 NT$ (C$61) | C$93 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 253 NT$ (C$11) | C$9 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 104 NT$ (C$4.30) | C$5.44 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 120 NT$ (C$4.97) | C$5.57 | - 11% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 4,295 NT$ (C$178) | C$141 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.47 NT$ (C$0.23) | C$2.00 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,114 NT$ (C$46) | C$34 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 83 NT$ (C$3.43) | C$10 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 150 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,800
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,592
(62,505 NT$)
in Kaohsiung City.
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