Cost of living in Taipei, Taiwan vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taipei (Taiwan) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 264 NT$ (C$12) | C$19 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 159 NT$ (C$7) | C$10 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 133 NT$ (C$5.85) | C$5.84 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 104 NT$ (C$4.56) | C$1.85 | + 147% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 105 NT$ (C$4.61) | C$4.50 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 136 NT$ (C$5.97) | C$3.04 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 391 NT$ (C$17) | C$10 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 172 NT$ (C$8) | C$4.24 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 164 NT$ (C$7) | C$3.76 | + 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 57 NT$ (C$2.49) | C$3.41 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 684 NT$ (C$30) | C$18 | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 69 NT$ (C$3.05) | C$2.48 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 NT$ (C$1.35) | C$1.93 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Taipei (Taiwan) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 46,798 NT$ (C$2,060) | C$2,136 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 25,886 NT$ (C$1,139) | C$1,241 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,208 NT$ (C$317) | C$133 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 27,234 NT$ (C$1,199) | C$1,120 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,072 NT$ (C$619) | C$806 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,787 NT$ (C$79) | C$66 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 791 NT$ (C$35) | C$50 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,126 NT$ (C$666) | C$322 | + 107% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,090 NT$ (C$180) | C$96 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 241 NT$ (C$11) | C$10 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 366 NT$ (C$16) | C$25 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Taipei (Taiwan) is 59% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,615 NT$ (C$115) | C$61 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,357 NT$ (C$60) | C$38 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,227 NT$ (C$142) | C$96 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,221 NT$ (C$142) | C$112 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Taipei (Taiwan) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 919,770 NT$ (C$40,480) | C$22,935 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 34 NT$ (C$1.51) | C$1.39 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,352 NT$ (C$60) | C$67 | - 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 258 NT$ (C$11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Taipei (Taiwan) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 225 NT$ (C$10) | C$8 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 246 NT$ (C$11) | C$22 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 869 NT$ (C$38) | C$77 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 283 NT$ (C$12) | C$6 | + 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 183 NT$ (C$8) | C$3.78 | + 113% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 236 NT$ (C$10) | C$4.28 | + 142% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 87 NT$ (C$3.85) | C$3.11 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 105 NT$ (C$4.64) | C$2.46 | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 636 NT$ (C$28) | C$20 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Taipei (Taiwan) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,262 NT$ (C$56) | C$50 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 617 NT$ (C$27) | C$27 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,578 NT$ (C$157) | C$117 | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,312 NT$ (C$102) | C$94 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 392 NT$ (C$17) | C$9 | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 146 NT$ (C$6) | C$5.25 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 188 NT$ (C$8) | C$6 | + 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,880 NT$ (C$611) | C$647 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 NT$ (C$0.32) | C$0.83 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,668 NT$ (C$73) | C$36 | + 105% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 130 NT$ (C$5.70) | C$11 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 633 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 19, 2020.
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Cost of living in Taipei (Taiwan) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,875 (156,219 NT$) in Taipei to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,600 in Abbotsford.
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