Cost of living in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 1% | |||
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| Food in Taichung City (Taiwan) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Taichung City | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 190 NT$ (C$8) | C$20 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 159 NT$ (C$7) | C$10 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 105 NT$ (C$4.58) | C$5.78 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 88 NT$ (C$3.85) | C$1.98 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 100 NT$ (C$4.38) | C$4.18 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 209 NT$ (C$9) | C$3.17 | + 188% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 172 NT$ (C$8) | C$10 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 156 NT$ (C$7) | C$4.24 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 185 NT$ (C$8) | C$3.76 | + 115% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 65 NT$ (C$2.86) | C$3.41 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 511 NT$ (C$22) | C$19 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 61 NT$ (C$2.66) | C$2.48 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 24 NT$ (C$1.04) | C$1.93 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Taichung City | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 39,844 NT$ (C$1,739) | C$2,136 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,203 NT$ (C$751) | C$1,257 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,882 NT$ (C$82) | C$124 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,244 NT$ (C$753) | C$1,120 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,286 NT$ (C$449) | C$805 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,323 NT$ (C$58) | C$66 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 700 NT$ (C$31) | C$54 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 19,625 NT$ (C$857) | C$311 | + 175% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,404 NT$ (C$149) | C$97 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 293 NT$ (C$13) | C$10 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 304 NT$ (C$13) | C$25 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Taichung City | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,386 NT$ (C$104) | C$60 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,066 NT$ (C$47) | C$39 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,460 NT$ (C$107) | C$98 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,701 NT$ (C$118) | C$117 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Taichung City | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,075,140 NT$ (C$46,931) | C$22,942 | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28 NT$ (C$1.21) | C$1.67 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 736 NT$ (C$32) | C$67 | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 427 NT$ (C$19) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Taichung City | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 208 NT$ (C$9) | C$8 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 300 NT$ (C$13) | C$22 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 NT$ (C$44) | C$77 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 298 NT$ (C$13) | C$6 | + 101% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 166 NT$ (C$7) | C$3.85 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 239 NT$ (C$10) | C$4.33 | + 142% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 58 NT$ (C$2.53) | C$3.16 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 82 NT$ (C$3.59) | C$2.46 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 354 NT$ (C$15) | C$20 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Taichung City (Taiwan) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Taichung City | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 582 NT$ (C$25) | C$51 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 543 NT$ (C$24) | C$27 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,779 NT$ (C$121) | C$135 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,134 NT$ (C$49) | C$96 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 286 NT$ (C$12) | C$10 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 124 NT$ (C$5.42) | C$5.42 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 131 NT$ (C$5.74) | C$7 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,294 NT$ (C$580) | C$647 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 NT$ (C$0.51) | C$0.24 | + 109% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,391 NT$ (C$61) | C$37 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 NT$ (C$4.37) | C$11 | - 60% | |
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TOTAL | - 12% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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