Cost of living in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 38% | |||
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| Food in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Tainan City | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 126 NT$ (C$5.30) | C$22 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 140 NT$ (C$5.86) | C$10 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 59 NT$ (C$2.49) | C$5.78 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 97 NT$ (C$4.07) | C$1.97 | + 107% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 79 NT$ (C$3.33) | C$4.31 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 71 NT$ (C$2.96) | C$3.89 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 215 NT$ (C$9) | C$10 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 111 NT$ (C$4.68) | C$4.59 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 89 NT$ (C$3.74) | C$3.65 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 47 NT$ (C$1.97) | C$3.41 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 397 NT$ (C$17) | C$19 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 42 NT$ (C$1.75) | C$2.55 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 37 NT$ (C$1.56) | C$2.11 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Tainan City | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 17,325 NT$ (C$727) | C$2,291 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,038 NT$ (C$505) | C$1,332 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,787 NT$ (C$75) | C$124 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,863 NT$ (C$456) | C$1,235 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,308 NT$ (C$307) | C$875 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 800 NT$ (C$34) | C$68 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 529 NT$ (C$22) | C$54 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,805 NT$ (C$537) | C$311 | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,006 NT$ (C$126) | C$140 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 NT$ (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 379 NT$ (C$16) | C$25 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Tainan City | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,963 NT$ (C$82) | C$57 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 990 NT$ (C$42) | C$41 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,156 NT$ (C$90) | C$105 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,471 NT$ (C$104) | C$117 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Tainan City | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 866,289 NT$ (C$36,349) | C$22,942 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28 NT$ (C$1.18) | C$1.66 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 985 NT$ (C$41) | C$67 | - 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 253 NT$ (C$11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Tainan City | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 232 NT$ (C$10) | C$8 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 202 NT$ (C$8) | C$22 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 754 NT$ (C$32) | C$77 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 218 NT$ (C$9) | C$6 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 231 NT$ (C$10) | C$4.17 | + 132% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 208 NT$ (C$9) | C$4.59 | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 95 NT$ (C$3.99) | C$3.11 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 NT$ (C$3.78) | C$2.78 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 272 NT$ (C$11) | C$20 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Tainan City | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 671 NT$ (C$28) | C$53 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 556 NT$ (C$23) | C$26 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,660 NT$ (C$70) | C$135 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,031 NT$ (C$43) | C$96 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 275 NT$ (C$12) | C$10 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 92 NT$ (C$3.87) | C$4.71 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 56 NT$ (C$2.34) | C$7 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,729 NT$ (C$450) | C$647 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 NT$ (C$0.21) | C$0.24 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 988 NT$ (C$41) | C$37 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 95 NT$ (C$3.99) | C$11 | - 64% | |
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TOTAL | - 34% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 32 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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