Cost of living in Taipei (Taiwan) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taipei (Taiwan) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Taipei | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 188 NT$ (C$9) | C$23 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 163 NT$ (C$8) | C$13 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 131 NT$ (C$6) | C$6 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 99 NT$ (C$4.62) | C$2.41 | + 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 110 NT$ (C$5.14) | C$4.70 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 126 NT$ (C$5.89) | C$3.95 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 255 NT$ (C$12) | C$11 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 167 NT$ (C$8) | C$4.85 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 112 NT$ (C$5.25) | C$3.95 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 51 NT$ (C$2.40) | C$3.50 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 677 NT$ (C$32) | C$20 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 57 NT$ (C$2.68) | C$2.68 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 NT$ (C$1.79) | C$2.16 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Taipei (Taiwan) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Taipei | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 52,078 NT$ (C$2,433) | C$2,300 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,588 NT$ (C$1,382) | C$1,599 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,043 NT$ (C$95) | C$120 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 26,861 NT$ (C$1,255) | C$1,347 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 17,293 NT$ (C$808) | C$985 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,684 NT$ (C$79) | C$69 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 821 NT$ (C$38) | C$60 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,051 NT$ (C$610) | C$311 | + 96% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,456 NT$ (C$208) | C$140 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 210 NT$ (C$10) | C$10 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 502 NT$ (C$23) | C$26 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Taipei (Taiwan) is 45% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Taipei | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,366 NT$ (C$111) | C$70 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,295 NT$ (C$61) | C$41 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,467 NT$ (C$115) | C$105 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,726 NT$ (C$174) | C$120 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Taipei (Taiwan) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 996,697 NT$ (C$46,561) | C$24,609 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 NT$ (C$1.44) | C$1.69 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,250 NT$ (C$58) | C$60 | - 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 284 NT$ (C$13) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Taipei (Taiwan) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Taipei | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 264 NT$ (C$12) | C$8 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 237 NT$ (C$11) | C$22 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,063 NT$ (C$50) | C$77 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 342 NT$ (C$16) | C$6 | + 148% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 199 NT$ (C$9) | C$4.17 | + 123% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 256 NT$ (C$12) | C$4.59 | + 161% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 NT$ (C$2.32) | C$3.11 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 88 NT$ (C$4.11) | C$3.02 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 667 NT$ (C$31) | C$22 | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Taipei (Taiwan) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Taipei | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,075 NT$ (C$50) | C$61 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 575 NT$ (C$27) | C$27 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,123 NT$ (C$193) | C$118 | + 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,694 NT$ (C$79) | C$97 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 392 NT$ (C$18) | C$12 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 135 NT$ (C$6) | C$4.71 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 184 NT$ (C$9) | C$7 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,158 NT$ (C$615) | C$647 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.13 NT$ (C$0.24) | C$0.24 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,381 NT$ (C$65) | C$38 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 140 NT$ (C$7) | C$13 | - 48% | |
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TOTAL | + 0% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 98 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2025.
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