- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- India
- Taichung City
- Alwar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taichung City, Taiwan compared to Alwar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 143% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 143% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 188 NT$ (₨403) | ₨135 | + 198% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 130 NT$ (₨279) | ₨150 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 85 NT$ (₨184) | ₨100 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 103 NT$ (₨222) | ₨46 | + 382% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 79 NT$ (₨170) | ₨55 | + 209% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 119 NT$ (₨255) | ₨27 | + 828% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 121 NT$ (₨260) | ₨327 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 108 NT$ (₨233) | ₨103 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 NT$ (₨107) | ₨12 | + 762% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 61 NT$ (₨131) | ₨87 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 555 NT$ (₨1,193) | ₨820 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 53 NT$ (₨113) | ₨73 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 NT$ (₨57) | ₨23 | + 154% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 110% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 16,000 NT$ (₨34,386) | ₨12,219 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 11,389 NT$ (₨24,476) | ₨12,849 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,153 NT$ (₨6,776) | ₨1,099 | + 517% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,516 NT$ (₨26,897) | ₨10,000 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 7,842 NT$ (₨16,853) | ₨5,000 | + 237% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 913 NT$ (₨1,963) | ₨1,605 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 572 NT$ (₨1,230) | ₨525 | + 134% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 20,000 NT$ (₨42,982) | ₨52,348 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨7,470 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 NT$ (₨430) | ₨220 | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150 NT$ (₨322) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 13% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,055 NT$ (₨6,565) | ₨1,846 | + 256% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 848 NT$ (₨1,823) | ₨2,741 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,057 NT$ (₨4,420) | ₨3,488 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,290 NT$ (₨4,921) | ₨2,747 | + 79% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 22% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,206,670 NT$ (₨2,593,258) | ₨2,100,000 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 34 NT$ (₨73) | ₨28 | + 160% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 300 NT$ (₨645) | ₨900 | - 28% | |
| 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$ (₨215) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150 NT$ (₨322) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40 NT$ (₨86) | - | - | |
| 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$ (₨105) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 69 NT$ (₨148) | ₨48 | + 209% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 332 NT$ (₨714) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 30% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 542 NT$ (₨1,165) | ₨500 | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 570 NT$ (₨1,224) | ₨250 | + 390% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,056 NT$ (₨2,270) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 969 NT$ (₨2,083) | ₨1,000 | + 108% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 203 NT$ (₨437) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 NT$ (₨257) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 112 NT$ (₨241) | ₨100 | + 141% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.50 NT$ (₨8) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,020 NT$ (₨2,191) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 88 NT$ (₨189) | ₨200 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 40 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 55% more expensive than in Alwar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨57,281
(26,654 NT$)
in Taichung City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨37,000
in Alwar.
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