- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- India
- Tainan City
- Agartala
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tainan City, Taiwan compared to Agartala, India
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 36% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 NT$ (₨225) | ₨213 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 135 NT$ (₨305) | ₨250 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 25 NT$ (₨56) | ₨155 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 92 NT$ (₨206) | ₨68 | + 202% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 50 NT$ (₨113) | ₨67 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 NT$ (₨68) | ₨45 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 150 NT$ (₨338) | ₨197 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 NT$ (₨135) | ₨103 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 70 NT$ (₨158) | ₨20 | + 689% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 38 NT$ (₨84) | ₨115 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 275 NT$ (₨619) | ₨473 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 40 NT$ (₨90) | ₨110 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 NT$ (₨79) | ₨33 | + 136% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 5% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 18,938 NT$ (₨42,661) | ₨9,193 | + 364% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 10,000 NT$ (₨22,526) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,250 NT$ (₨2,816) | ₨2,000 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,500 NT$ (₨19,147) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,500 NT$ (₨12,389) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 625 NT$ (₨1,408) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 425 NT$ (₨957) | ₨3,923 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 18,609 NT$ (₨41,919) | ₨35,000 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 NT$ (₨4,505) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 246 NT$ (₨555) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 180 NT$ (₨405) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 57% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 NT$ (₨5,632) | ₨2,941 | + 92% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,000 NT$ (₨2,253) | ₨1,600 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,944 NT$ (₨4,379) | ₨3,502 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,000 NT$ (₨4,505) | ₨1,500 | + 200% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 20% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 600,000 NT$ (₨1,351,560) | ₨600,000 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 33 NT$ (₨74) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,013 NT$ (₨6,786) | ₨6,000 | + 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 221 NT$ (₨497) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 61% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 NT$ (₨338) | ₨100 | + 238% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 NT$ (₨338) | ₨150 | + 125% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨300 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 200 NT$ (₨451) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125 NT$ (₨282) | ₨150 | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 199 NT$ (₨448) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 113 NT$ (₨255) | ₨120 | + 113% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 73 NT$ (₨164) | ₨50 | + 228% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 159 NT$ (₨359) | ₨100 | + 259% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 22% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 NT$ (₨901) | ₨1,000 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 565 NT$ (₨1,273) | ₨392 | + 224% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 757 NT$ (₨1,704) | ₨500 | + 241% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 290 NT$ (₨653) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 NT$ (₨563) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 55 NT$ (₨124) | ₨89 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 NT$ (₨113) | ₨78 | + 44% | |
| 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 | 1,000 NT$ (₨2,253) | ₨608 | + 271% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 93 NT$ (₨208) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 70 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.253
INR
/
TWD
Do you live in Agartala? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Davao is 66% cheaper than in Honolulu
- Cost of living in New York is about the same as in London
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 13% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Tokyo is 94% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 52% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Toronto is 77% more expensive than in Santo Domingo
- Cost of living in SF is about the same as in New York
- Cost of living in Hong Kong is 7% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Morelia is 60% cheaper than in Portland
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Pokhara (Nepal)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Dinajpur (Bangladesh)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kharagpur (India)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Manama (Bahrain)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Gurgaon (India)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Shenzhen (China)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Bhubaneswar (India)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Chiang Mai (Thailand)
Cost of living in Tainan City (Taiwan) is 18% more expensive than in Agartala (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨34,222
(15,192 NT$)
in Tainan City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨29,000
in Agartala.
Recent Prices Added
- 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality in Brisbane costs AU$16 (37 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Jundiai costs R$ 25 (43 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Fukuoka costs ¥1,000 (about 1 hour ago)
- Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new in Bilbao costs €19,064 (about 1 hour ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Anchorage, Alaska costs $10 (about 1 hour ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Singapore costs SGD $29 (about 1 hour ago)