- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- Canada
- Yun-lin
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Yun-lin, Taiwan compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yun-lin (Taiwan) is 2% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 250 NT$ (C$10) | C$14 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 199 NT$ (C$8) | C$8 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 63 NT$ (C$2.61) | C$6 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 82 NT$ (C$3.42) | C$2.38 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 80 NT$ (C$3.34) | C$4.26 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 125 NT$ (C$5.21) | C$2.62 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 292 NT$ (C$12) | C$9 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 133 NT$ (C$5.56) | C$3.73 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 167 NT$ (C$7) | C$2.90 | + 140% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 NT$ (C$2.09) | C$2.89 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 350 NT$ (C$15) | C$16 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 30 NT$ (C$1.25) | C$2.31 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 50 NT$ (C$2.09) | C$1.76 | + 18% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Yun-lin (Taiwan) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 38,021 NT$ (C$1,586) | C$1,186 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,000 NT$ (C$626) | C$982 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,500 NT$ (C$104) | C$117 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,000 NT$ (C$500) | C$919 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,000 NT$ (C$334) | C$695 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 700 NT$ (C$29) | C$64 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | C$39 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 30,000 NT$ (C$1,251) | C$392 | + 219% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 NT$ (C$104) | C$111 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 NT$ (C$8) | C$10 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 NT$ (C$8) | C$26 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Yun-lin (Taiwan) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,800 NT$ (C$75) | C$61 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 500 NT$ (C$21) | C$41 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,800 NT$ (C$75) | C$95 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,500 NT$ (C$146) | C$87 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Yun-lin (Taiwan) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 750,000 NT$ (C$31,280) | C$22,684 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 23 NT$ (C$0.96) | C$1.19 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 864 NT$ (C$36) | C$47 | - 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 99 NT$ (C$4.14) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Yun-lin (Taiwan) is 1% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 NT$ (C$6) | C$8 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 NT$ (C$6) | C$20 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$85 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 200 NT$ (C$8) | C$7 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125 NT$ (C$5.21) | C$3.90 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 199 NT$ (C$8) | C$3.90 | + 113% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 NT$ (C$4.17) | C$3.21 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 NT$ (C$4.17) | C$2.46 | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 NT$ (C$10) | C$19 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Yun-lin (Taiwan) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 NT$ (C$17) | C$44 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 500 NT$ (C$21) | C$26 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 800 NT$ (C$33) | C$84 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,000 NT$ (C$83) | C$90 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 150 NT$ (C$6) | C$9 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 NT$ (C$6) | C$5.98 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 70 NT$ (C$2.92) | C$5.61 | - 48% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 4,000 NT$ (C$167) | C$141 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$2.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 NT$ (C$21) | C$34 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 80 NT$ (C$3.34) | C$10 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 57 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Yun-lin (Taiwan) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,473
(83,275 NT$)
in Yun-lin.
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