Cost of living in Jammu, India vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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Food | - 51% | |||
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Food in Jammu (India) is 51% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨254 (96 NT$) | 164 NT$ | - 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨312 (118 NT$) | 140 NT$ | - 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨147 (56 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (20 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 79% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨64 (24 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 (14 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 81% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨115 (44 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨81 (31 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 (9 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 90% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨109 (41 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨826 (313 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨78 (29 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨24 (9 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 76% | |
Housing | - 38% | |||
Housing in Jammu (India) is 38% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨18,464 (7,002 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨12,896 (4,890 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,356 (1,273 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨9,717 (3,685 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨8,335 (3,161 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,630 (1,756 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 121% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨595 (226 NT$) | 530 NT$ | - 57% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨35,863 (13,600 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,449 (3,963 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | + 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨329 (125 NT$) | 221 NT$ | - 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,403 (532 NT$) | 461 NT$ | + 15% | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in Jammu (India) is 6% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,804 (1,063 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,536 (1,341 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | + 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,552 (1,726 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | - 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,091 (1,172 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | - 54% | |
Transportation | - 49% | |||
Transportation in Jammu (India) is 49% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨748,133 (283,699 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | - 64% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨72 (27 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,340 (508 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | - 50% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨311 (118 NT$) | 253 NT$ | - 53% | |
Personal Care | - 56% | |||
Personal Care in Jammu (India) is 56% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨100 (38 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 84% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨260 (99 NT$) | 201 NT$ | - 51% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (190 NT$) | 820 NT$ | - 77% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨220 (83 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 64% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨238 (90 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 59% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨245 (93 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 56% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨202 (76 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨92 (35 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 63% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨246 (93 NT$) | 272 NT$ | - 66% | |
Entertainment | - 19% | |||
Entertainment in Jammu (India) is 19% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨2,084 (790 NT$) | 671 NT$ | + 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨414 (157 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,203 (456 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | - 79% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,555 (969 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | - 6% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨471 (178 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨175 (66 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨186 (71 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 26% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 12,433 NT$ | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨9 (3.51 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | - 30% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,502 (570 NT$) | 988 NT$ | - 42% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨286 (109 NT$) | 95 NT$ | + 14% | |
TOTAL | - 41% |

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 48,000 NT$ in Tainan City you would need to make just about 28,545 NT$ (₨75,276) in Jammu.
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