- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- Canada
- Taipei
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taipei, Taiwan compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taipei (Taiwan) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 120 NT$ (C$4.95) | C$14 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 120 NT$ (C$4.95) | C$8 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 122 NT$ (C$5.04) | C$5.67 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 85 NT$ (C$3.52) | C$2.31 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 69 NT$ (C$2.86) | C$4.13 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 101 NT$ (C$4.16) | C$2.54 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 359 NT$ (C$15) | C$9 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 106 NT$ (C$4.36) | C$3.55 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 75 NT$ (C$3.09) | C$3.02 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 44 NT$ (C$1.80) | C$2.26 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 400 NT$ (C$17) | C$15 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 46 NT$ (C$1.88) | C$2.18 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 48 NT$ (C$1.98) | C$1.87 | + 6% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Taipei (Taiwan) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 39,304 NT$ (C$1,623) | C$1,209 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 23,478 NT$ (C$969) | C$1,030 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,138 NT$ (C$88) | C$104 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,845 NT$ (C$654) | C$919 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,788 NT$ (C$404) | C$695 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,069 NT$ (C$44) | C$64 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 705 NT$ (C$29) | C$39 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,991 NT$ (C$619) | C$393 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,865 NT$ (C$118) | C$111 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 159 NT$ (C$7) | C$10 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 258 NT$ (C$11) | C$25 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Taipei (Taiwan) is 45% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,576 NT$ (C$106) | C$58 | + 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,361 NT$ (C$56) | C$41 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,719 NT$ (C$112) | C$96 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,233 NT$ (C$134) | C$87 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Taipei (Taiwan) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 NT$ (C$41,291) | C$23,851 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 NT$ (C$1.11) | C$1.19 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 NT$ (C$41) | C$47 | - 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 241 NT$ (C$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Taipei (Taiwan) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 197 NT$ (C$8) | C$7 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 162 NT$ (C$7) | C$20 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 195 NT$ (C$8) | C$80 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 144 NT$ (C$5.95) | C$6 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 111 NT$ (C$4.57) | C$2.88 | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 148 NT$ (C$6) | C$3.82 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 58 NT$ (C$2.40) | C$3.16 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 82 NT$ (C$3.39) | C$2.53 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 536 NT$ (C$22) | C$19 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Taipei (Taiwan) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 758 NT$ (C$31) | C$45 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 600 NT$ (C$25) | C$26 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,712 NT$ (C$112) | C$84 | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800 NT$ (C$33) | C$89 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 303 NT$ (C$13) | C$9 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 78 NT$ (C$3.23) | C$5.72 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 45 NT$ (C$1.86) | C$5.43 | - 66% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 19,157 NT$ (C$791) | C$850 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6 NT$ (C$0.26) | C$1.04 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,470 NT$ (C$61) | C$34 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 98 NT$ (C$4.03) | C$10 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 535 prices entered by 87 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Taipei (Taiwan) is 15% 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$3,218
(77,934 NT$)
in Taipei.
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