Cost of living in Kochi, India vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Kochi (India) is 45% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨246 (93 NT$) | 164 NT$ | - 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨301 (114 NT$) | 140 NT$ | - 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨168 (64 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 16% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨54 (21 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 78% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨84 (32 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨38 (14 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 80% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨232 (88 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨178 (68 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨43 (16 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 82% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨137 (52 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 16% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨549 (208 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨77 (29 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (13 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 67% | |
Housing | - 47% | |||
Housing in Kochi (India) is 47% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨20,937 (7,939 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨16,826 (6,381 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,729 (1,414 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨20,834 (7,901 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,737 (4,071 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,487 (564 NT$) | 795 NT$ | - 29% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨559 (212 NT$) | 530 NT$ | - 60% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨26,570 (10,076 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,284 (4,279 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | + 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨420 (159 NT$) | 221 NT$ | - 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨264 (100 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 78% | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in Kochi (India) is 21% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,575 (977 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 52% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,816 (1,068 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | + 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,607 (1,747 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | - 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,559 (970 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | - 62% | |
Transportation | - 48% | |||
Transportation in Kochi (India) is 48% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,033,040 (391,742 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | - 51% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨76 (29 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨986 (374 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | - 63% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨353 (134 NT$) | 253 NT$ | - 47% | |
Personal Care | - 65% | |||
Personal Care in Kochi (India) is 65% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨120 (45 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 81% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨298 (113 NT$) | 201 NT$ | - 44% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (190 NT$) | 820 NT$ | - 77% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨207 (79 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 66% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨148 (56 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 74% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨203 (77 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 64% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨151 (57 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 40% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨72 (27 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 71% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨246 (93 NT$) | 272 NT$ | - 66% | |
Entertainment | - 24% | |||
Entertainment in Kochi (India) is 24% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨868 (329 NT$) | 671 NT$ | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨298 (113 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 80% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,509 (572 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | - 74% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,035 (393 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | - 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨419 (159 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 42% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨156 (59 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨155 (59 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 6% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨35,731 (13,550 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | + 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨23 (9 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | + 74% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,097 (416 NT$) | 988 NT$ | - 58% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨243 (92 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 3% | |
TOTAL | - 44% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 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 28,735 NT$ (₨75,775) in Kochi.
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