- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- India
- Taichung City
- Alwar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taichung City, Taiwan compared to Alwar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 138% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 138% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 201 NT$ (₨427) | ₨135 | + 216% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 162 NT$ (₨344) | ₨150 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 85 NT$ (₨181) | ₨100 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 104 NT$ (₨221) | ₨46 | + 380% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 83 NT$ (₨175) | ₨55 | + 219% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 119 NT$ (₨252) | ₨27 | + 816% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 121 NT$ (₨256) | ₨327 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 108 NT$ (₨230) | ₨103 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 NT$ (₨106) | ₨12 | + 751% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 65 NT$ (₨137) | ₨87 | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 306 NT$ (₨650) | ₨820 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 48 NT$ (₨103) | ₨73 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 NT$ (₨57) | ₨23 | + 151% | |
| Housing | + 191% | |||
| Housing in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 191% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 37,934 NT$ (₨80,484) | ₨12,219 | + 559% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 18,444 NT$ (₨39,133) | ₨12,849 | + 205% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,153 NT$ (₨6,690) | ₨1,099 | + 509% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,516 NT$ (₨26,554) | ₨10,000 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 7,842 NT$ (₨16,638) | ₨5,000 | + 233% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 913 NT$ (₨1,938) | ₨1,605 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 572 NT$ (₨1,214) | ₨525 | + 131% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 20,000 NT$ (₨42,433) | ₨52,348 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨7,470 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 NT$ (₨424) | ₨220 | + 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150 NT$ (₨318) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 12% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,055 NT$ (₨6,481) | ₨1,846 | + 251% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 848 NT$ (₨1,800) | ₨2,741 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,057 NT$ (₨4,364) | ₨3,488 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,290 NT$ (₨4,858) | ₨2,747 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 20% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,206,670 NT$ (₨2,560,157) | ₨2,100,000 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 34 NT$ (₨72) | ₨28 | + 156% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 300 NT$ (₨637) | ₨900 | - 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 3% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 NT$ (₨212) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150 NT$ (₨318) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40 NT$ (₨85) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨50 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨160 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 49 NT$ (₨104) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 69 NT$ (₨146) | ₨48 | + 205% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 332 NT$ (₨705) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 31% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 542 NT$ (₨1,150) | ₨500 | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 570 NT$ (₨1,209) | ₨250 | + 384% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,056 NT$ (₨2,241) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 969 NT$ (₨2,056) | ₨1,000 | + 106% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 203 NT$ (₨432) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 NT$ (₨254) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 112 NT$ (₨238) | ₨100 | + 138% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 5,490 NT$ (₨11,648) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.50 NT$ (₨7) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,020 NT$ (₨2,163) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 88 NT$ (₨186) | ₨200 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 66% more expensive than in Alwar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨63,160
(29,769 NT$)
in Taichung City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨38,000
in Alwar.
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