- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- Canada
- Taipei
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taipei, Taiwan compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taipei (Taiwan) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 120 NT$ (C$5.26) | C$14 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 120 NT$ (C$5.26) | C$8 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 122 NT$ (C$5.35) | C$6 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 85 NT$ (C$3.74) | C$2.38 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 69 NT$ (C$3.04) | C$4.08 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 101 NT$ (C$4.42) | C$2.62 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 359 NT$ (C$16) | C$10 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 106 NT$ (C$4.63) | C$3.73 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 75 NT$ (C$3.28) | C$2.90 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 44 NT$ (C$1.92) | C$2.89 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 400 NT$ (C$18) | C$16 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 47 NT$ (C$2.05) | C$2.31 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 48 NT$ (C$2.11) | C$1.76 | + 20% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Taipei (Taiwan) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 39,304 NT$ (C$1,724) | C$1,186 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 23,478 NT$ (C$1,030) | C$982 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,138 NT$ (C$94) | C$117 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,845 NT$ (C$695) | C$919 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,788 NT$ (C$429) | C$695 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,069 NT$ (C$47) | C$64 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 705 NT$ (C$31) | C$39 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 15,160 NT$ (C$665) | C$392 | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,751 NT$ (C$121) | C$111 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 160 NT$ (C$7) | C$10 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 258 NT$ (C$11) | C$26 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Taipei (Taiwan) is 52% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,576 NT$ (C$113) | C$61 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,361 NT$ (C$60) | C$41 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,719 NT$ (C$119) | C$95 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,233 NT$ (C$142) | C$87 | + 64% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Taipei (Taiwan) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 NT$ (C$43,860) | C$22,684 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 NT$ (C$1.18) | C$1.19 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 NT$ (C$44) | C$47 | - 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 248 NT$ (C$11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Taipei (Taiwan) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 204 NT$ (C$9) | C$8 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 162 NT$ (C$7) | C$20 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 240 NT$ (C$11) | C$85 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 144 NT$ (C$6) | C$7 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 123 NT$ (C$5.40) | C$3.90 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 159 NT$ (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 60 NT$ (C$2.63) | C$3.21 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 79 NT$ (C$3.49) | C$2.46 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 536 NT$ (C$24) | C$19 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Taipei (Taiwan) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 757 NT$ (C$33) | C$43 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 600 NT$ (C$26) | C$27 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,917 NT$ (C$128) | C$84 | + 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800 NT$ (C$35) | C$93 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 310 NT$ (C$14) | C$9 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 78 NT$ (C$3.43) | C$5.44 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 45 NT$ (C$1.97) | C$5.57 | - 65% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 5,790 NT$ (C$254) | C$141 | + 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6 NT$ (C$0.28) | C$2.00 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,470 NT$ (C$64) | C$34 | + 90% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 98 NT$ (C$4.28) | C$10 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 475 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Taipei (Taiwan) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,030
(69,076 NT$)
in Taipei.
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