Cost of living in Vadodara, India vs Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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Food | - 59% | |||
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Food in Vadodara (India) is 59% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨245 (93 NT$) | 150 NT$ | - 38% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨216 (82 NT$) | 122 NT$ | - 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨153 (58 NT$) | 109 NT$ | - 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨60 (23 NT$) | 90 NT$ | - 75% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨114 (43 NT$) | 84 NT$ | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨35 (13 NT$) | 111 NT$ | - 88% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨250 (95 NT$) | 263 NT$ | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨185 (70 NT$) | 152 NT$ | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨18 (7 NT$) | 134 NT$ | - 95% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨92 (35 NT$) | 46 NT$ | - 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨577 (219 NT$) | 422 NT$ | - 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨69 (26 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨29 (11 NT$) | 47 NT$ | - 76% | |
Housing | - 61% | |||
Housing in Vadodara (India) is 61% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨20,398 (7,735 NT$) | 28,669 NT$ | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨12,351 (4,684 NT$) | 17,975 NT$ | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,379 (1,281 NT$) | 2,468 NT$ | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨14,609 (5,540 NT$) | 14,030 NT$ | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨8,363 (3,172 NT$) | 9,074 NT$ | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,803 (1,063 NT$) | 1,527 NT$ | - 30% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨546 (207 NT$) | 656 NT$ | - 68% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨38,769 (14,702 NT$) | 14,132 NT$ | + 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,471 (3,971 NT$) | 2,911 NT$ | + 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨906 (343 NT$) | 245 NT$ | + 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨228 (86 NT$) | 279 NT$ | - 69% | |
Clothes | - 47% | |||
Clothes in Vadodara (India) is 47% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,012 (763 NT$) | 1,781 NT$ | - 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨1,889 (716 NT$) | 1,133 NT$ | - 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,603 (987 NT$) | 2,327 NT$ | - 58% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,180 (1,206 NT$) | 3,275 NT$ | - 63% | |
Transportation | - 57% | |||
Transportation in Vadodara (India) is 57% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨779,333 (295,531 NT$) | 958,973 NT$ | - 69% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨68 (26 NT$) | 33 NT$ | - 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,228 (466 NT$) | 1,100 NT$ | - 58% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨197 (75 NT$) | 264 NT$ | - 72% | |
Personal Care | - 67% | |||
Personal Care in Vadodara (India) is 67% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨57 (22 NT$) | 338 NT$ | - 94% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨422 (160 NT$) | 344 NT$ | - 53% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨799 (303 NT$) | 1,698 NT$ | - 82% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨353 (134 NT$) | 255 NT$ | - 48% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨163 (62 NT$) | 179 NT$ | - 65% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨225 (85 NT$) | 157 NT$ | - 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨86 (33 NT$) | 63 NT$ | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨63 (24 NT$) | 68 NT$ | - 65% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨206 (78 NT$) | 333 NT$ | - 76% | |
Entertainment | - 53% | |||
Entertainment in Vadodara (India) is 53% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨783 (297 NT$) | 664 NT$ | - 55% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨394 (150 NT$) | 507 NT$ | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,191 (451 NT$) | 2,272 NT$ | - 80% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,139 (432 NT$) | 1,411 NT$ | - 69% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨332 (126 NT$) | 289 NT$ | - 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨182 (69 NT$) | 118 NT$ | - 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨134 (51 NT$) | 120 NT$ | - 58% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,138 (14,842 NT$) | 13,938 NT$ | + 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.52 (0.58 NT$) | 5.39 NT$ | - 89% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,642 (623 NT$) | 1,360 NT$ | - 54% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨217 (82 NT$) | 109 NT$ | - 25% | |
TOTAL | - 58% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Vadodara (India) is 58% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 93,000 NT$ in Kaohsiung City you would need to make just about 39,153 NT$ (₨103,250) in Vadodara.
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