- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- India
- Taichung City
- Alwar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taichung City, Taiwan compared to Alwar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 157% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 157% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 195 NT$ (₨438) | ₨135 | + 224% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 135 NT$ (₨304) | ₨150 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 85 NT$ (₨192) | ₨100 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 103 NT$ (₨231) | ₨46 | + 402% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 75 NT$ (₨169) | ₨55 | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 119 NT$ (₨267) | ₨27 | + 870% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 121 NT$ (₨272) | ₨327 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 108 NT$ (₨244) | ₨103 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 NT$ (₨112) | ₨12 | + 802% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 66 NT$ (₨148) | ₨87 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 480 NT$ (₨1,079) | ₨820 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 53 NT$ (₨118) | ₨73 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 NT$ (₨60) | ₨23 | + 166% | |
| Housing | + 143% | |||
| Housing in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 143% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 20,131 NT$ (₨45,263) | ₨11,494 | + 294% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 16,053 NT$ (₨36,092) | ₨12,849 | + 181% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,337 NT$ (₨3,006) | ₨1,099 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 14,169 NT$ (₨31,858) | ₨10,000 | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,877 NT$ (₨22,208) | ₨5,000 | + 344% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,750 NT$ (₨3,935) | ₨1,605 | + 145% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 614 NT$ (₨1,380) | ₨525 | + 163% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 20,000 NT$ (₨44,968) | ₨52,348 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 NT$ (₨6,745) | ₨7,470 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 NT$ (₨450) | ₨220 | + 104% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150 NT$ (₨337) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 9% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,394 NT$ (₨5,382) | ₨1,846 | + 192% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 900 NT$ (₨2,023) | ₨2,741 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,144 NT$ (₨4,821) | ₨3,488 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,036 NT$ (₨4,578) | ₨2,747 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 24% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,206,670 NT$ (₨2,713,062) | ₨2,100,000 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 NT$ (₨67) | ₨28 | + 141% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 300 NT$ (₨675) | ₨900 | - 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 379 NT$ (₨852) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 8% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 170 NT$ (₨382) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150 NT$ (₨337) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40 NT$ (₨90) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨50 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 NT$ (₨337) | ₨160 | + 111% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 42 NT$ (₨94) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 50 NT$ (₨111) | ₨48 | + 132% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 363 NT$ (₨815) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 47% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 429 NT$ (₨965) | ₨500 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 522 NT$ (₨1,174) | ₨250 | + 370% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,416 NT$ (₨7,680) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 976 NT$ (₨2,194) | ₨1,000 | + 119% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 257 NT$ (₨579) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 115 NT$ (₨258) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 114 NT$ (₨255) | ₨100 | + 155% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.50 NT$ (₨8) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,257 NT$ (₨2,827) | ₨1,000 | + 183% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 88 NT$ (₨197) | ₨200 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 86 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 65% more expensive than in Alwar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨57,779
(25,698 NT$)
in Taichung City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨35,000
in Alwar.
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