Cost of living in Belgaum, India vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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Food | - 50% | |||
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Food in Belgaum (India) is 50% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨227 (86 NT$) | 164 NT$ | - 48% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨252 (96 NT$) | 140 NT$ | - 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨145 (55 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨45 (17 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 82% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨57 (22 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨108 (41 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 44% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨132 (50 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨129 (49 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨35 (13 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 85% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨123 (46 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨553 (210 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨76 (29 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨30 (11 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 70% | |
Housing | - 24% | |||
Housing in Belgaum (India) is 24% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨27,686 (10,499 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨64,549 (24,477 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | + 100% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,739 (1,039 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,412 (10,016 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨37,847 (14,352 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | + 94% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,000 (379 NT$) | 795 NT$ | - 52% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨417 (158 NT$) | 530 NT$ | - 70% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨24,700 (9,366 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,504 (4,362 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | + 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨389 (147 NT$) | 221 NT$ | - 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨219 (83 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 82% | |
Clothes | - 33% | |||
Clothes in Belgaum (India) is 33% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,742 (1,040 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 49% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,336 (886 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | - 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,280 (1,244 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | - 44% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,925 (730 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | - 71% | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in Belgaum (India) is 16% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨4,390,900 (1,665,073 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | + 108% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (30 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 0% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,332 (505 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | - 50% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 253 NT$ | - | |
Personal Care | - 42% | |||
Personal Care in Belgaum (India) is 42% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨66 (25 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 90% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨268 (102 NT$) | 201 NT$ | - 49% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,356 (893 NT$) | 820 NT$ | + 9% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨352 (134 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 42% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨375 (142 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨300 (114 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨176 (67 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨42 (16 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 83% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨200 (76 NT$) | 272 NT$ | - 72% | |
Entertainment | - 29% | |||
Entertainment in Belgaum (India) is 29% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨537 (204 NT$) | 671 NT$ | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨293 (111 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 80% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 2,218 NT$ | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨500 (190 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | - 82% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,000 (379 NT$) | 275 NT$ | + 38% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨235 (89 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨192 (73 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 30% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨76,282 (28,927 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | + 133% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.20 (0.46 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | - 91% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨665 (252 NT$) | 988 NT$ | - 74% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨169 (64 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 33% | |
TOTAL | - 22% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 57,000 NT$ in Tainan City you would need to make just about 44,500 NT$ (₨117,350) in Belgaum.
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