Cost of living in Yun-lin, Taiwan vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yun-lin (Taiwan) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 175 NT$ (C$8) | C$20 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 159 NT$ (C$7) | C$10 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 63 NT$ (C$2.72) | C$5.78 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 82 NT$ (C$3.57) | C$1.98 | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 80 NT$ (C$3.49) | C$4.18 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 125 NT$ (C$5.45) | C$3.04 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 292 NT$ (C$13) | C$10 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 133 NT$ (C$5.81) | C$4.24 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 167 NT$ (C$7) | C$3.76 | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 NT$ (C$2.18) | C$3.41 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 350 NT$ (C$15) | C$19 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 30 NT$ (C$1.31) | C$2.48 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 50 NT$ (C$2.18) | C$1.93 | + 13% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Yun-lin (Taiwan) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 38,021 NT$ (C$1,657) | C$2,136 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 NT$ (C$654) | C$1,241 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,500 NT$ (C$109) | C$133 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,000 NT$ (C$523) | C$1,120 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,000 NT$ (C$349) | C$806 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 700 NT$ (C$31) | C$66 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | C$54 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 30,000 NT$ (C$1,308) | C$311 | + 320% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 NT$ (C$109) | C$97 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 NT$ (C$9) | C$10 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 NT$ (C$9) | C$25 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Yun-lin (Taiwan) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,800 NT$ (C$78) | C$60 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500 NT$ (C$22) | C$39 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,800 NT$ (C$78) | C$98 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,500 NT$ (C$153) | C$117 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Yun-lin (Taiwan) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 825,200 NT$ (C$35,971) | C$22,935 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 23 NT$ (C$1.00) | C$1.39 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 845 NT$ (C$37) | C$67 | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Yun-lin (Taiwan) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 NT$ (C$7) | C$8 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 NT$ (C$7) | C$22 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$77 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 200 NT$ (C$9) | C$6 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125 NT$ (C$5.45) | C$3.85 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 199 NT$ (C$9) | C$4.28 | + 103% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 NT$ (C$4.36) | C$3.11 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 NT$ (C$4.36) | C$2.46 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 NT$ (C$11) | C$20 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Yun-lin (Taiwan) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 NT$ (C$17) | C$52 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 450 NT$ (C$20) | C$26 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 800 NT$ (C$35) | C$117 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,000 NT$ (C$87) | C$96 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 150 NT$ (C$7) | C$9 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 NT$ (C$7) | C$5.42 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 70 NT$ (C$3.05) | C$7 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.83 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 NT$ (C$22) | C$35 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 80 NT$ (C$3.49) | C$11 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 151 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Yun-lin (Taiwan) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,700 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$5,187 (118,998 NT$) in Yun-lin.
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