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 1.03 times more for grocery shopping in Canada than in Taiwan.
Apples (1kg)
One kilogram of apples costs 3.54 USD in Canada and 4.19 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 15.5% lower in Canada.
Banana (1kg)
1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.21 USD in Canada and 2.13 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 43.2% lower in Canada.
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)
One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 13.34 USD in Canada and 17.14 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 22.2% lower in Canada.
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)
A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.88 USD in Canada and 13.88 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in Canada.
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 11.6 USD in Canada and 8.72 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 24.8% lower in Taiwan.
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)
A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 12.55 USD in Canada and 4.01 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 68% lower in Taiwan.
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.25 USD in Canada and 1.51 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in Taiwan.
Eggs (regular) (12)
You will pay 3.16 USD for 12 eggs in Canada and 3.07 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 2.8% lower in Taiwan.
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.68 USD in Canada and 2.43 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 9.3% lower in Taiwan.
Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre
Lettuce (1 head)
One head of lettuce costs 2.41 USD in Canada and 1.64 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 32% lower in Taiwan.
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.47 USD in Canada and 1.86 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 24.7% lower in Taiwan.
Local Cheese (1kg)
One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 11.33 USD in Canada and 15.87 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in Canada.
Milk (regular), (1 liter)
One liter of milk costs 2.63 USD in Canada and 2.91 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 9.6% lower in Canada.
Onion (1kg)
One kilogram of onions costs 2.6 USD in Canada and 2.46 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 5.4% lower in Taiwan.
Oranges (1kg)
One kilogram of oranges costs 3.25 USD in Canada and 2.69 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 17.2% lower in Taiwan.
Potato (1kg)
One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.6 USD in Canada and 2.73 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 4.8% lower in Canada.
Rice (white), (1kg)
One kilogram of white rice costs 2.98 USD in Canada and 2.86 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 4% lower in Taiwan.
Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre
Tomato (1kg)
One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.67 USD in Canada and 3.33 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 9.3% lower in Taiwan.
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.63 USD in Canada and 1.06 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 35% lower in Taiwan.
Restaurant
Canada vs. Taiwan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.36 times more for meals in restaurants in Canada than in Taiwan.
Cappuccino (regular)
For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.56 USD in Canada and 3.06 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 14% lower in Taiwan.
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.95 USD in Canada and 1 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 48.7% lower in Taiwan.
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5.82 USD in Canada and 2.01 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Taiwan.
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.55 USD in Canada and 2.47 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Taiwan.
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.46 USD in Canada and 4.63 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 51.1% 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 87.29 USD in Canada and 37.02 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in Taiwan.
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 16.73 USD in Canada and 5.55 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in Taiwan.
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.55 USD in Canada and 0.63 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in Taiwan.
Fuel
Canada vs. Taiwan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.49 times more for fuel in Canada than in Taiwan.
Diesel 1L
A liter of diesel costs 1.25 USD in Canada and 0.86 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 31.2% lower in Taiwan.
Gasoline 1L
A liter of gasoline costs 1.23 USD in Canada and 0.97 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 21.1% lower in Taiwan.
LPG 1L
A liter of autogas costs 0.94 USD in Canada and 0.46 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in Taiwan.
Transportation
Canada vs. Taiwan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.72 times more for transportation in Canada than in Taiwan.
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 113.48 USD in Canada and 39.49 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 65.2% lower in Taiwan.
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.36 USD in Canada and 0.77 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 67.4% lower in Taiwan.
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 22.55 USD in Canada and 9.26 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Taiwan.
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)
The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.27 USD in Canada and 0.77 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in Taiwan.
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.25 USD in Canada and 2.31 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 28.9% 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 10.91 USD in Canada and 9.72 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 10.9% lower in Taiwan.
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult
The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 45.68 USD in Canada and 37.47 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 18% lower in Taiwan.
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)
The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 17.29 USD in Canada and 14.1 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 18.4% lower in Taiwan.
Flats for rent
Canada vs. Taiwan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.49 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 1767 USD in Canada and 625.11 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 64.6% 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 1484 USD in Canada and 405.15 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 72.7% 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 2825 USD in Canada and 1387 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 50.9% 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 2300 USD in Canada and 948.68 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 58.8% lower in Taiwan.
Flats for sale
Canada vs. Taiwan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.26 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 9280 USD in Canada and 13740 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 32.5% 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 7278 USD in Canada and 7050 USD in Taiwan. The price of this product is 3.1% lower in Taiwan.
Salary
Canada vs. Taiwan - average salary. The average salary in Canada is 1.77 times higher than in Taiwan.
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
The average monthly salary after taxes is 3076 USD in Canada and 1734 USD in Taiwan. The average salary is 43.6% 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 Jun 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Jun 2024) • Canada: 20 cities, 775 hotels • Taiwan: 19 cities, 1295 hotels