- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- India
- Tainan City
- Agartala
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tainan City, Taiwan compared to Agartala, India
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 50% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 160 NT$ (₨373) | ₨274 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 135 NT$ (₨316) | ₨450 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 43 NT$ (₨101) | ₨144 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 92 NT$ (₨215) | ₨68 | + 213% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 51 NT$ (₨120) | ₨69 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 42 NT$ (₨99) | ₨45 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 246 NT$ (₨576) | ₨197 | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 82 NT$ (₨191) | ₨103 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 89 NT$ (₨208) | ₨20 | + 926% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 43 NT$ (₨101) | ₨108 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 350 NT$ (₨819) | ₨473 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 40 NT$ (₨94) | ₨106 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 NT$ (₨91) | ₨33 | + 179% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 8% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 15,844 NT$ (₨37,080) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 11,714 NT$ (₨27,415) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,706 NT$ (₨3,992) | ₨2,000 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,862 NT$ (₨23,080) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,517 NT$ (₨15,252) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 700 NT$ (₨1,638) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 514 NT$ (₨1,204) | ₨2,897 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 18,609 NT$ (₨43,551) | ₨35,000 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 NT$ (₨4,681) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 246 NT$ (₨577) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 180 NT$ (₨421) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 58% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,347 NT$ (₨5,492) | ₨2,941 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 950 NT$ (₨2,223) | ₨1,600 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,944 NT$ (₨4,550) | ₨3,502 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,195 NT$ (₨5,137) | ₨1,500 | + 242% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 31% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 679,167 NT$ (₨1,589,446) | ₨600,000 | + 165% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 NT$ (₨68) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,183 NT$ (₨7,450) | ₨6,000 | + 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 221 NT$ (₨518) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 70% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 NT$ (₨351) | ₨100 | + 251% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 NT$ (₨351) | ₨150 | + 134% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨300 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 200 NT$ (₨468) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125 NT$ (₨293) | ₨150 | + 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 199 NT$ (₨466) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 113 NT$ (₨265) | ₨120 | + 121% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 73 NT$ (₨170) | ₨50 | + 241% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 283 NT$ (₨663) | ₨100 | + 563% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 24% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 NT$ (₨936) | ₨1,000 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 548 NT$ (₨1,282) | ₨392 | + 227% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 757 NT$ (₨1,771) | ₨500 | + 254% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 522 NT$ (₨1,222) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 NT$ (₨585) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 71 NT$ (₨166) | ₨89 | + 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 57 NT$ (₨132) | ₨78 | + 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨40,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.33 NT$ (₨10) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 944 NT$ (₨2,208) | ₨608 | + 263% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 91 NT$ (₨212) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 44 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 22% more expensive than in Agartala (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨128,403
(54,867 NT$)
in Tainan City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨105,000
in Agartala.
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