Cost of living in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 19% | |||
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| Food in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Taichung City | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 206 NT$ (C$9) | C$23 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 131 NT$ (C$5.55) | C$12 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 104 NT$ (C$4.39) | C$6 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 86 NT$ (C$3.64) | C$2.09 | + 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 99 NT$ (C$4.19) | C$4.37 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 189 NT$ (C$8) | C$3.95 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 172 NT$ (C$7) | C$11 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 158 NT$ (C$7) | C$4.85 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 137 NT$ (C$5.78) | C$3.95 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 62 NT$ (C$2.62) | C$3.64 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 469 NT$ (C$20) | C$21 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 NT$ (C$2.52) | C$2.77 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 NT$ (C$1.25) | C$2.11 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Taichung City | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 39,523 NT$ (C$1,673) | C$2,417 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,734 NT$ (C$708) | C$1,456 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,089 NT$ (C$88) | C$120 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,603 NT$ (C$660) | C$1,347 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,840 NT$ (C$416) | C$985 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,445 NT$ (C$61) | C$69 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 671 NT$ (C$28) | C$63 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 17,617 NT$ (C$746) | C$311 | + 139% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,094 NT$ (C$131) | C$140 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 240 NT$ (C$10) | C$10 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 303 NT$ (C$13) | C$23 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Taichung City | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,335 NT$ (C$99) | C$57 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,164 NT$ (C$49) | C$41 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,355 NT$ (C$100) | C$105 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,743 NT$ (C$116) | C$117 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Taichung City | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,084,640 NT$ (C$45,905) | C$24,609 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 NT$ (C$1.25) | C$1.65 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,355 NT$ (C$57) | C$60 | - 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 428 NT$ (C$18) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Taichung City | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 206 NT$ (C$9) | C$8 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 475 NT$ (C$20) | C$22 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 708 NT$ (C$30) | C$77 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 298 NT$ (C$13) | C$6 | + 95% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 166 NT$ (C$7) | C$4.17 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 239 NT$ (C$10) | C$4.59 | + 120% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 58 NT$ (C$2.45) | C$3.11 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 82 NT$ (C$3.48) | C$3.02 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 354 NT$ (C$15) | C$20 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Taichung City | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 582 NT$ (C$25) | C$55 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 543 NT$ (C$23) | C$26 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,779 NT$ (C$118) | C$135 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,134 NT$ (C$48) | C$96 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 286 NT$ (C$12) | C$10 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 124 NT$ (C$5.26) | C$4.71 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 131 NT$ (C$5.57) | C$6 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,715 NT$ (C$623) | C$647 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 NT$ (C$0.49) | C$0.24 | + 102% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,354 NT$ (C$57) | C$37 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 NT$ (C$4.24) | C$13 | - 66% | |
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TOTAL | - 14% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 77 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 11, 2024.
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