Cost of living in Kanpur, India vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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Food | - 51% | |||
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Food in Kanpur (India) is 51% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨226 (86 NT$) | 164 NT$ | - 48% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨309 (117 NT$) | 140 NT$ | - 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨158 (60 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨53 (20 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 79% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨76 (29 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨50 (19 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 74% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨160 (61 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨92 (35 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨21 (8 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 91% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨107 (41 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨741 (281 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨77 (29 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨26 (10 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 74% | |
Housing | - 43% | |||
Housing in Kanpur (India) is 43% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨24,998 (9,482 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨14,147 (5,366 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,646 (1,004 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨22,116 (8,389 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,377 (3,936 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,664 (631 NT$) | 795 NT$ | - 21% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨845 (320 NT$) | 530 NT$ | - 40% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨33,243 (12,610 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,527 (3,614 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | + 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨352 (133 NT$) | 221 NT$ | - 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨345 (131 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 72% | |
Clothes | - 25% | |||
Clothes in Kanpur (India) is 25% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,229 (845 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 59% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,879 (1,092 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | + 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,288 (1,247 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | - 44% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,030 (770 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | - 69% | |
Transportation | - 56% | |||
Transportation in Kanpur (India) is 56% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨799,805 (303,384 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | - 62% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨72 (27 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨877 (332 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | - 67% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨235 (89 NT$) | 253 NT$ | - 65% | |
Personal Care | - 69% | |||
Personal Care in Kanpur (India) is 69% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨93 (35 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 86% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨200 (76 NT$) | 201 NT$ | - 62% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨600 (228 NT$) | 820 NT$ | - 72% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨192 (73 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 68% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨139 (53 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 76% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨309 (117 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨94 (36 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 62% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨55 (21 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 78% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨189 (72 NT$) | 272 NT$ | - 74% | |
Entertainment | - 48% | |||
Entertainment in Kanpur (India) is 48% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨454 (172 NT$) | 671 NT$ | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨454 (172 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 69% | |
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 | ₨1,138 (432 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | - 58% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨198 (75 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 73% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨227 (86 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨97 (37 NT$) | 56 NT$ | - 34% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨35,973 (13,645 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | + 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.33 (0.51 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | - 90% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,611 (611 NT$) | 988 NT$ | - 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨107 (40 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 57% | |
TOTAL | - 50% |

These prices were last updated on April 13, 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 25,389 NT$ (₨66,933) in Kanpur.
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