- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- Canada
- Taichung City
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taichung City, Taiwan compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 201 NT$ (C$8) | C$14 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 162 NT$ (C$7) | C$8 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 85 NT$ (C$3.56) | C$6 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 104 NT$ (C$4.35) | C$2.38 | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 83 NT$ (C$3.45) | C$4.26 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 119 NT$ (C$4.94) | C$2.62 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 121 NT$ (C$5.04) | C$9 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 108 NT$ (C$4.52) | C$3.73 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 NT$ (C$2.09) | C$2.90 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 65 NT$ (C$2.69) | C$2.89 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 306 NT$ (C$13) | C$16 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 48 NT$ (C$2.02) | C$2.31 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 NT$ (C$1.11) | C$1.76 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 37,934 NT$ (C$1,582) | C$1,186 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 18,444 NT$ (C$769) | C$982 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,153 NT$ (C$132) | C$117 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,516 NT$ (C$522) | C$919 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 7,842 NT$ (C$327) | C$695 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 913 NT$ (C$38) | C$64 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 572 NT$ (C$24) | C$39 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 20,000 NT$ (C$834) | C$392 | + 113% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | C$111 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 NT$ (C$8) | C$10 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150 NT$ (C$6) | C$26 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,055 NT$ (C$127) | C$61 | + 110% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 848 NT$ (C$35) | C$41 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,057 NT$ (C$86) | C$95 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,290 NT$ (C$95) | C$87 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 1% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,206,670 NT$ (C$50,326) | C$22,684 | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 34 NT$ (C$1.41) | C$1.19 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 300 NT$ (C$13) | C$47 | - 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 NT$ (C$4.17) | C$8 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150 NT$ (C$6) | C$85 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40 NT$ (C$1.67) | C$7 | - 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | C$3.90 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | C$3.90 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 49 NT$ (C$2.04) | C$3.21 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 69 NT$ (C$2.88) | C$2.46 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 332 NT$ (C$14) | C$19 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 65% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 542 NT$ (C$23) | C$44 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 570 NT$ (C$24) | C$26 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,056 NT$ (C$44) | C$84 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 969 NT$ (C$40) | C$90 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 203 NT$ (C$8) | C$9 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 NT$ (C$5.00) | C$5.98 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 112 NT$ (C$4.68) | C$5.61 | - 17% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 5,490 NT$ (C$229) | C$141 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.50 NT$ (C$0.15) | C$2.00 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,020 NT$ (C$43) | C$34 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 88 NT$ (C$3.66) | C$10 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 86 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 10, 2017.
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Cost of living in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,300
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,316
(55,528 NT$)
in Taichung City.
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