Cost of living in Jalandhar, India vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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Food | - 46% | |||
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Food in Jalandhar (India) is 46% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨392 (147 NT$) | 164 NT$ | - 10% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨241 (91 NT$) | 140 NT$ | - 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨117 (44 NT$) | 55 NT$ | - 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (19 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 80% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨76 (29 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨42 (16 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨144 (54 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨102 (38 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨23 (9 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 90% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨129 (49 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,083 (407 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨82 (31 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨26 (10 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 74% | |
Housing | - 31% | |||
Housing in Jalandhar (India) is 31% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨17,923 (6,735 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨11,201 (4,209 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,704 (1,768 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨12,752 (4,792 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨20,266 (7,615 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | + 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,944 (1,858 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 134% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨991 (373 NT$) | 530 NT$ | - 30% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨35,855 (13,473 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,898 (4,471 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | + 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨227 (85 NT$) | 221 NT$ | - 61% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 461 NT$ | - | |
Clothes | + 12% | |||
Clothes in Jalandhar (India) is 12% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,353 (1,260 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨4,293 (1,613 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | + 56% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,164 (1,941 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | - 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,396 (1,276 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | - 49% | |
Transportation | - 59% | |||
Transportation in Jalandhar (India) is 59% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨789,228 (296,562 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | - 63% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (28 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨710 (267 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | - 74% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨219 (82 NT$) | 253 NT$ | - 68% | |
Personal Care | - 53% | |||
Personal Care in Jalandhar (India) is 53% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨154 (58 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 76% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨405 (152 NT$) | 201 NT$ | - 24% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 820 NT$ | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨259 (97 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 57% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨176 (66 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 70% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨217 (82 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 62% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨125 (47 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨73 (27 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 71% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨223 (84 NT$) | 272 NT$ | - 69% | |
Entertainment | + 20% | |||
Entertainment in Jalandhar (India) is 20% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,229 (462 NT$) | 671 NT$ | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨369 (139 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,100 (413 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | - 81% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,713 (644 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | - 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨528 (198 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨141 (53 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨221 (83 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 49% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨60,900 (22,884 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | + 84% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨41 (15 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | + 210% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,799 (676 NT$) | 988 NT$ | - 32% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨280 (105 NT$) | 95 NT$ | + 11% | |
TOTAL | - 34% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Jalandhar (India) is 34% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 52,000 NT$ in Tainan City you would need to make just about 34,495 NT$ (₨91,800) in Jalandhar.
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