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- Tainan City
- Agartala
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Cost of living in Tainan City, Taiwan vs Agartala, India
Currency:
Food | + 56% | |||
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Food in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 56% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 153 NT$ (₨354) | ₨362 | - 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 135 NT$ (₨313) | ₨331 | - 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 47 NT$ (₨108) | ₨137 | - 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 78 NT$ (₨179) | ₨62 | + 188% | |
12 eggs, large | 56 NT$ (₨129) | ₨70 | + 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 75 NT$ (₨173) | ₨40 | + 331% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 150 NT$ (₨346) | ₨198 | + 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 82 NT$ (₨189) | ₨102 | + 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 89 NT$ (₨205) | ₨21 | + 875% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 41 NT$ (₨95) | ₨114 | - 17% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 350 NT$ (₨808) | ₨473 | + 71% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 44 NT$ (₨101) | ₨86 | + 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 37 NT$ (₨85) | ₨30 | + 181% | |
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 | 15,418 NT$ (₨35,603) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 11,035 NT$ (₨25,481) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,667 NT$ (₨3,849) | ₨2,000 | + 92% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,177 NT$ (₨23,500) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,294 NT$ (₨14,535) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 707 NT$ (₨1,633) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 506 NT$ (₨1,168) | ₨2,897 | - 60% | |
40” flat screen TV | 18,609 NT$ (₨42,973) | ₨35,000 | + 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 NT$ (₨4,619) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 246 NT$ (₨569) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 180 NT$ (₨416) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 69% | |||
Clothes in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 69% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,347 NT$ (₨5,419) | ₨2,325 | + 133% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,029 NT$ (₨2,375) | ₨1,600 | + 48% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,750 NT$ (₨4,041) | ₨3,502 | + 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,250 NT$ (₨5,196) | ₨1,500 | + 246% | |
Transportation | - 34% | |||
Transportation in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 34% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 679,167 NT$ (₨1,568,370) | ₨600,000 | + 161% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 NT$ (₨67) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 928 NT$ (₨2,143) | ₨6,000 | - 64% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 231 NT$ (₨534) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 126% | |||
Personal Care in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 126% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 255 NT$ (₨589) | ₨100 | + 489% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 NT$ (₨346) | ₨150 | + 131% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 350 NT$ (₨808) | ₨300 | + 169% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 200 NT$ (₨462) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 150 NT$ (₨346) | ₨150 | + 131% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 199 NT$ (₨460) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 113 NT$ (₨262) | ₨120 | + 118% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 73 NT$ (₨168) | ₨50 | + 236% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 NT$ (₨577) | ₨100 | + 477% | |
Entertainment | + 22% | |||
Entertainment in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 22% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 450 NT$ (₨1,039) | ₨1,000 | + 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 488 NT$ (₨1,126) | ₨392 | + 187% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 757 NT$ (₨1,747) | ₨500 | + 249% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,033 NT$ (₨2,386) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 NT$ (₨577) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 74 NT$ (₨172) | ₨89 | + 92% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 57 NT$ (₨131) | ₨78 | + 67% | |
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 | 927 NT$ (₨2,140) | ₨608 | + 252% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 91 NT$ (₨210) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 0% |

These prices were last updated on February 23, 2019.
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Cost of living in Tainan City (Taiwan) is about the same as in Agartala (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨98,000
in Agartala
you would need to make just about ₨97,920
(42,403 NT$)
in Tainan City.
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