Cost of living in Ludhiana (India) is 43% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
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Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Ludhiana (India) is 40% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Ludhiana | Tainan City | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨328 (125 NT$) | 126 NT$ | - 1% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨353 (135 NT$) | 140 NT$ | - 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨182 (69 NT$) | 59 NT$ | + 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨56 (21 NT$) | 97 NT$ | - 78% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨71 (27 NT$) | 79 NT$ | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨39 (15 NT$) | 71 NT$ | - 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨148 (57 NT$) | 215 NT$ | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨117 (45 NT$) | 111 NT$ | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 (9 NT$) | 89 NT$ | - 90% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨129 (49 NT$) | 47 NT$ | + 5% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨847 (323 NT$) | 397 NT$ | - 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨80 (31 NT$) | 42 NT$ | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨28 (11 NT$) | 37 NT$ | - 72% | |
Housing | - 39% | |||
Housing in Ludhiana (India) is 39% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Ludhiana | Tainan City | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨22,529 (8,595 NT$) | 17,325 NT$ | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨15,570 (5,940 NT$) | 12,038 NT$ | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,462 (1,321 NT$) | 1,787 NT$ | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨17,439 (6,654 NT$) | 10,863 NT$ | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,897 (4,158 NT$) | 7,308 NT$ | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,391 (1,675 NT$) | 800 NT$ | + 110% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨798 (305 NT$) | 529 NT$ | - 42% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨35,449 (13,525 NT$) | 12,805 NT$ | + 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,151 (3,491 NT$) | 3,006 NT$ | + 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨262 (100 NT$) | 200 NT$ | - 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨505 (193 NT$) | 379 NT$ | - 49% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Ludhiana (India) is about the same as in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,451 (935 NT$) | 1,963 NT$ | - 52% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,594 (1,371 NT$) | 990 NT$ | + 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,108 (1,949 NT$) | 2,156 NT$ | - 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,000 (1,526 NT$) | 2,471 NT$ | - 38% | |
Transportation | - 52% | |||
Transportation in Ludhiana (India) is 52% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨946,245 (361,029 NT$) | 866,289 NT$ | - 58% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨85 (32 NT$) | 28 NT$ | + 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨936 (357 NT$) | 985 NT$ | - 64% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨189 (72 NT$) | 253 NT$ | - 71% | |
Personal Care | - 68% | |||
Personal Care in Ludhiana (India) is 68% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Ludhiana | Tainan City | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨180 (69 NT$) | 232 NT$ | - 70% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨268 (102 NT$) | 202 NT$ | - 49% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨739 (282 NT$) | 754 NT$ | - 63% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨421 (161 NT$) | 218 NT$ | - 26% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨144 (55 NT$) | 231 NT$ | - 76% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨219 (84 NT$) | 208 NT$ | - 60% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨61 (23 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 75% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨65 (25 NT$) | 90 NT$ | - 73% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨178 (68 NT$) | 272 NT$ | - 75% | |
Entertainment | - 37% | |||
Entertainment in Ludhiana (India) is 37% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Ludhiana | Tainan City | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,083 (413 NT$) | 671 NT$ | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨391 (149 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,232 (470 NT$) | 1,660 NT$ | - 72% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,994 (761 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | - 26% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨862 (329 NT$) | 275 NT$ | + 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨225 (86 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨235 (90 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 61% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨35,057 (13,375 NT$) | 10,729 NT$ | + 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 (0.38 NT$) | 5.00 NT$ | - 92% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,358 (518 NT$) | 988 NT$ | - 48% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨273 (104 NT$) | 95 NT$ | + 9% | |
TOTAL | - 43% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 51 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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