- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- India
- Taipei
- Agartala
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taipei, Taiwan compared to Agartala, India
Currency:
| Food | + 97% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taipei (Taiwan) is 97% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 120 NT$ (₨269) | ₨213 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 120 NT$ (₨269) | ₨250 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 122 NT$ (₨273) | ₨155 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 85 NT$ (₨191) | ₨68 | + 179% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 69 NT$ (₨155) | ₨67 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 101 NT$ (₨226) | ₨45 | + 402% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 359 NT$ (₨804) | ₨197 | + 308% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 106 NT$ (₨237) | ₨103 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 75 NT$ (₨168) | ₨20 | + 738% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 44 NT$ (₨98) | ₨115 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 400 NT$ (₨896) | ₨473 | + 89% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 53 NT$ (₨119) | ₨110 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 48 NT$ (₨108) | ₨33 | + 222% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Taipei (Taiwan) is 11% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 39,304 NT$ (₨88,073) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 23,478 NT$ (₨52,611) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,138 NT$ (₨4,791) | ₨2,000 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,845 NT$ (₨35,507) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,788 NT$ (₨21,934) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,069 NT$ (₨2,396) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 705 NT$ (₨1,580) | ₨3,923 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,378 NT$ (₨32,218) | ₨35,000 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,998 NT$ (₨6,718) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 188 NT$ (₨422) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 255 NT$ (₨570) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 103% | |||
| Clothes in Taipei (Taiwan) is 103% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,576 NT$ (₨5,773) | ₨2,941 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,361 NT$ (₨3,050) | ₨1,600 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,719 NT$ (₨6,092) | ₨3,502 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,233 NT$ (₨7,245) | ₨1,500 | + 383% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Taipei (Taiwan) is 23% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 NT$ (₨2,240,839) | ₨600,000 | + 273% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 NT$ (₨60) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 NT$ (₨2,241) | ₨6,000 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 253 NT$ (₨567) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 124% | |||
| Personal Care in Taipei (Taiwan) is 124% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 185 NT$ (₨416) | ₨100 | + 316% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 176 NT$ (₨394) | ₨150 | + 162% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,050 NT$ (₨2,353) | ₨300 | + 684% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 176 NT$ (₨395) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 122 NT$ (₨273) | ₨150 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 195 NT$ (₨437) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 67 NT$ (₨150) | ₨120 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 92 NT$ (₨207) | ₨50 | + 314% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 458 NT$ (₨1,026) | ₨100 | + 926% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Taipei (Taiwan) is 59% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,044 NT$ (₨2,340) | ₨1,000 | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 600 NT$ (₨1,345) | ₨392 | + 243% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,170 NT$ (₨7,103) | ₨500 | + 1321% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800 NT$ (₨1,793) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 293 NT$ (₨656) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 78 NT$ (₨175) | ₨89 | + 96% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 45 NT$ (₨101) | ₨78 | + 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 17,733 NT$ (₨39,737) | ₨40,000 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6 NT$ (₨14) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,470 NT$ (₨3,295) | ₨608 | + 442% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 98 NT$ (₨218) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 595 prices entered by 93 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taipei (Taiwan) is 13% more expensive than in Agartala (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨315,383
(140,743 NT$)
in Taipei
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨280,000
in Agartala.
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