- 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 | 198 NT$ (C$8) | C$14 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 132 NT$ (C$5.47) | C$8 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 85 NT$ (C$3.54) | C$5.67 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 103 NT$ (C$4.28) | C$2.40 | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 79 NT$ (C$3.28) | C$4.13 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 119 NT$ (C$4.91) | C$2.54 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 121 NT$ (C$5.01) | C$9 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 108 NT$ (C$4.49) | C$3.55 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 NT$ (C$2.07) | C$3.02 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 61 NT$ (C$2.52) | C$2.26 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 307 NT$ (C$13) | C$15 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 53 NT$ (C$2.18) | C$2.18 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 NT$ (C$1.10) | C$1.87 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 18,569 NT$ (C$770) | C$1,186 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,385 NT$ (C$638) | C$982 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,337 NT$ (C$55) | C$104 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,791 NT$ (C$655) | C$919 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,000 NT$ (C$415) | C$695 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 873 NT$ (C$36) | C$64 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 562 NT$ (C$23) | C$39 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 20,000 NT$ (C$829) | C$393 | + 111% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | C$111 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 NT$ (C$8) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150 NT$ (C$6) | C$25 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,448 NT$ (C$101) | C$61 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 979 NT$ (C$41) | C$41 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,026 NT$ (C$84) | C$95 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,667 NT$ (C$69) | C$87 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 3% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,206,670 NT$ (C$50,020) | C$23,851 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 34 NT$ (C$1.40) | C$1.19 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 300 NT$ (C$12) | C$47 | - 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 315 NT$ (C$13) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 NT$ (C$4.15) | C$7 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150 NT$ (C$6) | C$80 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40 NT$ (C$1.66) | C$6 | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | C$2.88 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | C$3.82 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 42 NT$ (C$1.73) | C$3.16 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 50 NT$ (C$2.05) | C$2.53 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 367 NT$ (C$15) | C$19 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 467 NT$ (C$19) | C$45 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 509 NT$ (C$21) | C$26 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,133 NT$ (C$171) | C$84 | + 105% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 962 NT$ (C$40) | C$89 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 NT$ (C$10) | C$9 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 NT$ (C$4.97) | C$5.72 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 112 NT$ (C$4.65) | C$5.43 | - 14% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | C$850 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.50 NT$ (C$0.15) | C$1.04 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,057 NT$ (C$44) | C$34 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 88 NT$ (C$3.64) | C$10 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 126 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2017.
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Cost of living in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,800
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,718
(65,561 NT$)
in Taichung City.
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