- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- Canada
- Kaohsiung City
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 144 NT$ (C$6) | C$15 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 121 NT$ (C$5.24) | C$9 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 89 NT$ (C$3.85) | C$5.69 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 84 NT$ (C$3.63) | C$2.17 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 74 NT$ (C$3.20) | C$4.84 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 84 NT$ (C$3.62) | C$2.90 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 248 NT$ (C$11) | C$10 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 120 NT$ (C$5.19) | C$4.00 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 102 NT$ (C$4.39) | C$3.31 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 43 NT$ (C$1.86) | C$3.07 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 414 NT$ (C$18) | C$16 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 39 NT$ (C$1.67) | C$2.51 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 37 NT$ (C$1.61) | C$2.07 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 21,978 NT$ (C$950) | C$1,576 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,892 NT$ (C$687) | C$1,122 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,786 NT$ (C$77) | C$109 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,160 NT$ (C$482) | C$1,019 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 7,391 NT$ (C$320) | C$774 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,119 NT$ (C$48) | C$66 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 610 NT$ (C$26) | C$40 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,945 NT$ (C$646) | C$377 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,529 NT$ (C$109) | C$98 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 249 NT$ (C$11) | C$9 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 210 NT$ (C$9) | C$23 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,601 NT$ (C$69) | C$59 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,060 NT$ (C$46) | C$40 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,213 NT$ (C$96) | C$93 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,894 NT$ (C$125) | C$92 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 960,750 NT$ (C$41,539) | C$22,749 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 NT$ (C$1.19) | C$1.27 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,014 NT$ (C$44) | C$65 | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 249 NT$ (C$11) | C$31 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 282 NT$ (C$12) | C$8 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 325 NT$ (C$14) | C$20 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 700 NT$ (C$30) | C$96 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 200 NT$ (C$9) | C$6 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 144 NT$ (C$6) | C$3.72 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 125 NT$ (C$5.40) | C$2.83 | + 91% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 NT$ (C$2.65) | C$3.09 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 64 NT$ (C$2.75) | C$2.46 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 286 NT$ (C$12) | C$19 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 472 NT$ (C$20) | C$46 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 498 NT$ (C$22) | C$26 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,514 NT$ (C$65) | C$101 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,283 NT$ (C$55) | C$87 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 210 NT$ (C$9) | C$9 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 109 NT$ (C$4.69) | C$5.53 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 109 NT$ (C$4.69) | C$5.67 | - 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 16,000 NT$ (C$692) | C$549 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.99 NT$ (C$0.26) | C$1.04 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,222 NT$ (C$53) | C$35 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 84 NT$ (C$3.62) | C$10 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 327 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,200
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,837
(88,738 NT$)
in Kaohsiung City.
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