- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- Canada
- Taipei
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taipei, Taiwan compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taipei (Taiwan) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 120 NT$ (C$5.05) | C$14 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 120 NT$ (C$5.05) | C$8 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 122 NT$ (C$5.13) | C$6 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 85 NT$ (C$3.59) | C$2.38 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 69 NT$ (C$2.91) | C$4.26 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 101 NT$ (C$4.24) | C$2.62 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 359 NT$ (C$15) | C$9 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 106 NT$ (C$4.44) | C$3.73 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 75 NT$ (C$3.15) | C$2.90 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 44 NT$ (C$1.84) | C$2.89 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 400 NT$ (C$17) | C$16 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 47 NT$ (C$1.97) | C$2.31 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 48 NT$ (C$2.02) | C$1.76 | + 15% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Taipei (Taiwan) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 39,304 NT$ (C$1,653) | C$1,186 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 23,478 NT$ (C$988) | C$982 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,138 NT$ (C$90) | C$117 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,845 NT$ (C$667) | C$919 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,788 NT$ (C$412) | C$695 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,069 NT$ (C$45) | C$64 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 705 NT$ (C$30) | C$39 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 15,160 NT$ (C$638) | C$392 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,751 NT$ (C$116) | C$111 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 160 NT$ (C$7) | C$10 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 258 NT$ (C$11) | C$26 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Taipei (Taiwan) is 47% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,576 NT$ (C$108) | C$61 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,361 NT$ (C$57) | C$41 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,719 NT$ (C$114) | C$95 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,233 NT$ (C$136) | C$87 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Taipei (Taiwan) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 NT$ (C$42,063) | C$22,684 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 NT$ (C$1.13) | C$1.19 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 NT$ (C$42) | C$47 | - 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 264 NT$ (C$11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Taipei (Taiwan) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 204 NT$ (C$9) | C$8 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 162 NT$ (C$7) | C$20 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 231 NT$ (C$10) | C$85 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 144 NT$ (C$6) | C$7 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 118 NT$ (C$4.95) | C$3.90 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 159 NT$ (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 60 NT$ (C$2.52) | C$3.21 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 79 NT$ (C$3.34) | C$2.46 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 536 NT$ (C$23) | C$19 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Taipei (Taiwan) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 653 NT$ (C$27) | C$44 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 600 NT$ (C$25) | C$26 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,917 NT$ (C$123) | C$84 | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800 NT$ (C$34) | C$90 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 317 NT$ (C$13) | C$9 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 78 NT$ (C$3.29) | C$5.98 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 45 NT$ (C$1.89) | C$5.61 | - 66% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 5,790 NT$ (C$244) | C$141 | + 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6 NT$ (C$0.27) | C$2.00 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,470 NT$ (C$62) | C$34 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 98 NT$ (C$4.10) | C$10 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 492 prices entered by 93 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2017.
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Cost of living in Taipei (Taiwan) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,200
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,503
(59,515 NT$)
in Taipei.
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