- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- Canada
- Tainan City
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tainan City, Taiwan compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 NT$ (C$4.30) | C$15 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 135 NT$ (C$5.81) | C$9 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 NT$ (C$1.08) | C$5.69 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 92 NT$ (C$3.94) | C$2.17 | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 50 NT$ (C$2.15) | C$4.84 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 NT$ (C$1.29) | C$2.90 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 150 NT$ (C$6) | C$10 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 NT$ (C$2.58) | C$4.00 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 70 NT$ (C$3.01) | C$3.31 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 38 NT$ (C$1.61) | C$3.07 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 275 NT$ (C$12) | C$16 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 40 NT$ (C$1.72) | C$2.51 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 NT$ (C$1.51) | C$2.07 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 18,938 NT$ (C$814) | C$1,576 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 10,000 NT$ (C$430) | C$1,122 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,250 NT$ (C$54) | C$109 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,500 NT$ (C$366) | C$1,019 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,500 NT$ (C$237) | C$774 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 625 NT$ (C$27) | C$66 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 425 NT$ (C$18) | C$40 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 18,609 NT$ (C$800) | C$377 | + 112% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 NT$ (C$86) | C$98 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 246 NT$ (C$11) | C$9 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 180 NT$ (C$8) | C$23 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 NT$ (C$108) | C$59 | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,000 NT$ (C$43) | C$40 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,944 NT$ (C$84) | C$93 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,000 NT$ (C$86) | C$92 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 600,000 NT$ (C$25,801) | C$22,749 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 33 NT$ (C$1.41) | C$1.26 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,013 NT$ (C$130) | C$65 | + 99% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 221 NT$ (C$9) | C$31 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 NT$ (C$6) | C$8 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 NT$ (C$6) | C$20 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$96 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 200 NT$ (C$9) | C$6 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125 NT$ (C$5.38) | C$3.72 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 199 NT$ (C$9) | C$2.83 | + 202% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 113 NT$ (C$4.87) | C$3.09 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 73 NT$ (C$3.13) | C$2.46 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 159 NT$ (C$7) | C$19 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 NT$ (C$17) | C$46 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 565 NT$ (C$24) | C$26 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 757 NT$ (C$33) | C$101 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 290 NT$ (C$12) | C$87 | - 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 NT$ (C$11) | C$9 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 55 NT$ (C$2.37) | C$5.53 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 NT$ (C$2.15) | C$5.67 | - 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.33 NT$ (C$0.19) | C$1.04 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 NT$ (C$43) | C$35 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 93 NT$ (C$3.98) | C$10 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 241 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,800
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,637
(84,576 NT$)
in Tainan City.
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