Cost of Living & Prices:
Canada vs. Taiwan
Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.
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Grocery
Canada vs. Taiwan - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.05 times less for grocery shopping in Canada than in Taiwan.
Apples (1kg)
One kilogram of apples costs 3.1 EUR (3.53 USD) in Canada and 3.98 EUR (4.53 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 22.1% lower in Canada.
Banana (1kg)
1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.06 EUR (1.21 USD) in Canada and 2.02 EUR (2.3 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in Canada.
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)
One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 11.71 EUR (13.32 USD) in Canada and 16.29 EUR (18.52 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 28.1% lower in Canada.
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)
A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.43 EUR (11.86 USD) in Canada and 13.19 EUR (15 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 20.9% lower in Canada.
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 10.19 EUR (11.58 USD) in Canada and 8.29 EUR (9.43 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 18.6% lower in Taiwan.
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)
A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 11.02 EUR (12.53 USD) in Canada and 3.81 EUR (4.33 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 65.4% lower in Taiwan.
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.98 EUR (2.25 USD) in Canada and 1.43 EUR (1.63 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 27.8% lower in Taiwan.
Eggs (regular) (12)
You will pay 2.78 EUR (3.16 USD) for 12 eggs in Canada and 2.92 EUR (3.32 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 4.8% lower in Canada.
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.35 EUR (2.67 USD) in Canada and 2.31 EUR (2.63 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 1.7% lower in Taiwan.
Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre
Lettuce (1 head)
One head of lettuce costs 2.12 EUR (2.41 USD) in Canada and 1.56 EUR (1.77 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 26.4% lower in Taiwan.
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.17 EUR (2.47 USD) in Canada and 1.77 EUR (2.02 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 18.4% lower in Taiwan.
Local Cheese (1kg)
One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 9.95 EUR (11.32 USD) in Canada and 15.08 EUR (17.15 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 34% lower in Canada.
Milk (regular), (1 liter)
One liter of milk costs 2.31 EUR (2.62 USD) in Canada and 2.77 EUR (3.15 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 16.6% lower in Canada.
Onion (1kg)
One kilogram of onions costs 2.28 EUR (2.59 USD) in Canada and 2.34 EUR (2.66 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 2.6% lower in Canada.
Oranges (1kg)
One kilogram of oranges costs 2.85 EUR (3.25 USD) in Canada and 2.56 EUR (2.91 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 10.2% lower in Taiwan.
Potato (1kg)
One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.28 EUR (2.59 USD) in Canada and 2.59 EUR (2.95 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 12% lower in Canada.
Rice (white), (1kg)
One kilogram of white rice costs 2.61 EUR (2.97 USD) in Canada and 2.72 EUR (3.09 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 4% lower in Canada.
Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre
Tomato (1kg)
One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.22 EUR (3.66 USD) in Canada and 3.17 EUR (3.6 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 1.6% lower in Taiwan.
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.43 EUR (1.63 USD) in Canada and 1 EUR (1.14 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 30.1% lower in Taiwan.
Restaurant
Canada vs. Taiwan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.18 times more for meals in restaurants in Canada than in Taiwan.
Cappuccino (regular)
For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.12 EUR (3.55 USD) in Canada and 2.91 EUR (3.3 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 6.7% lower in Taiwan.
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.71 EUR (1.95 USD) in Canada and 0.95 EUR (1.09 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in Taiwan.
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5.11 EUR (5.81 USD) in Canada and 1.91 EUR (2.17 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in Taiwan.
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.75 EUR (6.54 USD) in Canada and 2.35 EUR (2.67 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in Taiwan.
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.3 EUR (9.44 USD) in Canada and 4.4 EUR (5 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 47% lower in Taiwan.
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 76.63 EUR (87.15 USD) in Canada and 35.18 EUR (40.01 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 54.1% lower in Taiwan.
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 14.69 EUR (16.7 USD) in Canada and 5.28 EUR (6 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Taiwan.
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.36 EUR (1.55 USD) in Canada and 0.6 EUR (0.68 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in Taiwan.
Fuel
Canada vs. Taiwan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.51 times more for fuel in Canada than in Taiwan.
Diesel 1L
A liter of diesel costs 1.05 EUR (1.19 USD) in Canada and 0.75 EUR (0.86 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in Taiwan.
Gasoline 1L
A liter of gasoline costs 1.11 EUR (1.26 USD) in Canada and 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 25.2% lower in Taiwan.
LPG 1L
A liter of autogas costs 0.82 EUR (0.94 USD) in Canada and 0.4 EUR (0.45 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 51.2% lower in Taiwan.
Transportation
Canada vs. Taiwan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.51 times more for transportation in Canada than in Taiwan.
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 99.62 EUR (113.3 USD) in Canada and 37.53 EUR (42.68 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Taiwan.
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.08 EUR (2.36 USD) in Canada and 0.73 EUR (0.83 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Taiwan.
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 19.8 EUR (22.51 USD) in Canada and 8.8 EUR (10 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in Taiwan.
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)
The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.12 EUR (1.27 USD) in Canada and 0.73 EUR (0.83 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 34.8% lower in Taiwan.
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
The initial fare during a taxi ride is 2.85 EUR (3.25 USD) in Canada and 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 22.8% lower in Taiwan.
Sports & entertainment
Canada vs. Taiwan - costs related to entertainment and sports.
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat
The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 9.58 EUR (10.89 USD) in Canada and 9.24 EUR (10.5 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 3.5% lower in Taiwan.
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult
The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 40.1 EUR (45.61 USD) in Canada and 35.6 EUR (40.49 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 11.2% lower in Taiwan.
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)
The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 15.18 EUR (17.26 USD) in Canada and 13.4 EUR (15.24 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 11.7% lower in Taiwan.
Flats for rent
Canada vs. Taiwan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.3 times more for renting an apartment in Canada than in Taiwan.
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1551 EUR (1764.19 USD) in Canada and 594.03 EUR (675.61 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Taiwan.
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre
For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1303 EUR (1481.67 USD) in Canada and 385.01 EUR (437.88 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in Taiwan.
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2480 EUR (2820.26 USD) in Canada and 1318 EUR (1498.85 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 46.9% lower in Taiwan.
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre
For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2019 EUR (2295.97 USD) in Canada and 901.52 EUR (1025.32 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in Taiwan.
Flats for sale
Canada vs. Taiwan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.36 times less for buying an apartment in Canada than in Taiwan.
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre
For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 8146 EUR (9265.26 USD) in Canada and 13057 EUR (14850.47 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 37.6% lower in Canada.
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre
For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 6389 EUR (7266.9 USD) in Canada and 6700 EUR (7619.95 USD) in Taiwan. The price of this product is 4.6% lower in Canada.
Salary
Canada vs. Taiwan - average salary. The average salary in Canada is 1.64 times higher than in Taiwan.
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
The average monthly salary after taxes is 2700 EUR (3070.65 USD) in Canada and 1648 EUR (1874.39 USD) in Taiwan. The average salary is 39% lower in Taiwan.
Hotels
Canada vs. Taiwan - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.
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Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Canada: 20 cities, 1032 hotels • Taiwan: 20 cities, 1462 hotels