Cost of living in Bhilai, India vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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Food | - 56% | |||
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Food in Bhilai (India) is 56% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨311 (117 NT$) | 164 NT$ | - 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨224 (84 NT$) | 140 NT$ | - 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨99 (37 NT$) | 55 NT$ | - 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨45 (17 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 82% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨59 (22 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨28 (10 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 86% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨171 (64 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨104 (39 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (9 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 90% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨99 (37 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 17% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨609 (229 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨64 (24 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨30 (11 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 71% | |
Housing | - 62% | |||
Housing in Bhilai (India) is 62% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨13,495 (5,071 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨10,000 (3,758 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,360 (511 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨10,240 (3,848 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨6,000 (2,255 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,229 (462 NT$) | 795 NT$ | - 42% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨845 (318 NT$) | 530 NT$ | - 40% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨31,186 (11,718 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,457 (5,057 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | + 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨246 (92 NT$) | 221 NT$ | - 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨100 (38 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 92% | |
Clothes | - 57% | |||
Clothes in Bhilai (India) is 57% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,376 (517 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 75% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨1,505 (566 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | - 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,786 (1,047 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | - 53% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,872 (703 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | - 72% | |
Transportation | - 38% | |||
Transportation in Bhilai (India) is 38% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 798,742 NT$ | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨71 (27 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨500 (188 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | - 81% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 253 NT$ | - | |
Personal Care | - 51% | |||
Personal Care in Bhilai (India) is 51% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨312 (117 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 52% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨250 (94 NT$) | 201 NT$ | - 53% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 820 NT$ | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨300 (113 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 51% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨225 (85 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 61% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨156 (59 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 72% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨84 (31 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 67% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨43 (16 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 83% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 272 NT$ | - | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in Bhilai (India) is 32% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨662 (249 NT$) | 671 NT$ | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨303 (114 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 | ₨1,157 (435 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | - 58% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨300 (113 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 59% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨200 (75 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨395 (148 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 166% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨32,500 (12,212 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | - 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 4.98 NT$ | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨794 (298 NT$) | 988 NT$ | - 70% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨180 (68 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 29% | |
TOTAL | - 48% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 51,000 NT$ in Tainan City you would need to make just about 26,298 NT$ (₨69,987) in Bhilai.
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