- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- Canada
- Taichung City
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taichung City, Taiwan compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 195 NT$ (C$8) | C$15 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 135 NT$ (C$5.87) | C$9 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 85 NT$ (C$3.71) | C$5.69 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 103 NT$ (C$4.46) | C$2.17 | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 75 NT$ (C$3.26) | C$4.84 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 119 NT$ (C$5.14) | C$2.90 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 121 NT$ (C$5.24) | C$10 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 108 NT$ (C$4.70) | C$4.00 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 NT$ (C$2.17) | C$3.31 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 66 NT$ (C$2.86) | C$3.07 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 480 NT$ (C$21) | C$16 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 53 NT$ (C$2.29) | C$2.51 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 NT$ (C$1.16) | C$2.07 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 20,131 NT$ (C$873) | C$1,576 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 16,053 NT$ (C$697) | C$1,122 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,337 NT$ (C$58) | C$109 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 14,169 NT$ (C$615) | C$1,019 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,877 NT$ (C$429) | C$774 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,750 NT$ (C$76) | C$66 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 614 NT$ (C$27) | C$40 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 20,000 NT$ (C$868) | C$377 | + 130% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 NT$ (C$130) | C$98 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 NT$ (C$9) | C$9 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150 NT$ (C$7) | C$23 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,394 NT$ (C$104) | C$59 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 900 NT$ (C$39) | C$40 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,144 NT$ (C$93) | C$93 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,036 NT$ (C$88) | C$92 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,206,670 NT$ (C$52,356) | C$22,749 | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 NT$ (C$1.30) | C$1.27 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 300 NT$ (C$13) | C$65 | - 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 379 NT$ (C$16) | C$31 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 170 NT$ (C$7) | C$8 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150 NT$ (C$7) | C$96 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40 NT$ (C$1.74) | C$6 | - 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | C$3.72 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 NT$ (C$7) | C$2.83 | + 130% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 42 NT$ (C$1.81) | C$3.09 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 50 NT$ (C$2.15) | C$2.46 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 363 NT$ (C$16) | C$19 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 429 NT$ (C$19) | C$46 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 522 NT$ (C$23) | C$26 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,416 NT$ (C$148) | C$101 | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 976 NT$ (C$42) | C$87 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 257 NT$ (C$11) | C$9 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 115 NT$ (C$4.97) | C$5.53 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 114 NT$ (C$4.93) | C$5.67 | - 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.50 NT$ (C$0.15) | C$1.04 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,257 NT$ (C$55) | C$35 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 88 NT$ (C$3.81) | C$10 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 298 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,325
(76,633 NT$)
in Taichung City.
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