Cost of living in Taichung City, Taiwan vs Kelowna, Canada
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taichung City (Taiwan) is about the same as in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 225 NT$ (C$10) | C$17 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 129 NT$ (C$5.86) | C$12 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 100 NT$ (C$4.55) | C$7 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 92 NT$ (C$4.17) | C$2.43 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 89 NT$ (C$4.05) | C$3.97 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 209 NT$ (C$9) | C$2.82 | + 236% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 172 NT$ (C$8) | C$13 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 156 NT$ (C$7) | C$3.21 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 185 NT$ (C$8) | C$1.89 | + 347% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 65 NT$ (C$2.98) | C$3.29 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 511 NT$ (C$23) | C$19 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 61 NT$ (C$2.78) | C$2.64 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 24 NT$ (C$1.09) | C$2.63 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 42% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 32,293 NT$ (C$1,469) | C$1,961 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,203 NT$ (C$782) | C$1,723 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,032 NT$ (C$92) | C$209 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,244 NT$ (C$784) | C$1,579 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,286 NT$ (C$468) | C$1,147 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,437 NT$ (C$65) | C$78 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 700 NT$ (C$32) | C$64 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 19,625 NT$ (C$893) | C$464 | + 92% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,404 NT$ (C$155) | C$152 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 293 NT$ (C$13) | C$13 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 304 NT$ (C$14) | C$25 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 20% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,386 NT$ (C$109) | C$72 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,066 NT$ (C$48) | C$83 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,460 NT$ (C$112) | C$122 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,701 NT$ (C$123) | C$129 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 44% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,075,140 NT$ (C$48,903) | C$21,915 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28 NT$ (C$1.27) | C$1.24 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,000 NT$ (C$91) | C$67 | + 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 428 NT$ (C$19) | C$23 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 15% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 208 NT$ (C$9) | C$11 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 300 NT$ (C$14) | C$21 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 NT$ (C$45) | C$103 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 298 NT$ (C$14) | C$8 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 166 NT$ (C$8) | C$5.11 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 239 NT$ (C$11) | C$7 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 58 NT$ (C$2.64) | C$5.33 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 82 NT$ (C$3.74) | C$2.48 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 354 NT$ (C$16) | C$25 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 10% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 613 NT$ (C$28) | C$52 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 543 NT$ (C$25) | C$26 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,779 NT$ (C$126) | C$124 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,134 NT$ (C$52) | C$87 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 286 NT$ (C$13) | C$9 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 124 NT$ (C$5.65) | C$5.39 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 131 NT$ (C$5.98) | C$7 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,294 NT$ (C$605) | C$610 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 NT$ (C$0.53) | C$0.40 | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,391 NT$ (C$63) | C$54 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 112 NT$ (C$5.10) | C$12 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 127 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 9% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,200 in Kelowna you would need to make just about C$5,656 (124,350 NT$) in Taichung City.
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