Cost of living in Madras (India) is 37% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
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Food | - 34% | |||
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Food in Madras (India) is 34% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Madras | Tainan City | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨341 (130 NT$) | 126 NT$ | + 3% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨350 (134 NT$) | 140 NT$ | - 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨169 (64 NT$) | 59 NT$ | + 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨58 (22 NT$) | 97 NT$ | - 77% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨77 (29 NT$) | 79 NT$ | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨35 (13 NT$) | 71 NT$ | - 81% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨331 (126 NT$) | 215 NT$ | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨213 (81 NT$) | 111 NT$ | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨45 (17 NT$) | 89 NT$ | - 81% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨158 (60 NT$) | 47 NT$ | + 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨617 (236 NT$) | 397 NT$ | - 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨90 (34 NT$) | 42 NT$ | - 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨44 (17 NT$) | 37 NT$ | - 55% | |
Housing | - 33% | |||
Housing in Madras (India) is 33% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Madras | Tainan City | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨25,340 (9,668 NT$) | 17,325 NT$ | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨18,739 (7,150 NT$) | 12,038 NT$ | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,409 (2,064 NT$) | 1,787 NT$ | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨22,857 (8,721 NT$) | 10,863 NT$ | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨16,455 (6,278 NT$) | 7,308 NT$ | - 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,369 (1,667 NT$) | 800 NT$ | + 108% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨626 (239 NT$) | 529 NT$ | - 55% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨32,848 (12,533 NT$) | 12,805 NT$ | - 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,799 (5,265 NT$) | 3,006 NT$ | + 75% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨516 (197 NT$) | 200 NT$ | - 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨233 (89 NT$) | 379 NT$ | - 77% | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Madras (India) is 36% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Madras | Tainan City | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,286 (872 NT$) | 1,963 NT$ | - 56% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨1,981 (756 NT$) | 990 NT$ | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,247 (1,620 NT$) | 2,156 NT$ | - 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,514 (1,341 NT$) | 2,471 NT$ | - 46% | |
Transportation | - 42% | |||
Transportation in Madras (India) is 42% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,095,580 (418,006 NT$) | 866,289 NT$ | - 52% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨104 (40 NT$) | 28 NT$ | + 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,066 (407 NT$) | 985 NT$ | - 59% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨315 (120 NT$) | 253 NT$ | - 53% | |
Personal Care | - 56% | |||
Personal Care in Madras (India) is 56% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Madras | Tainan City | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨166 (63 NT$) | 232 NT$ | - 73% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨329 (126 NT$) | 202 NT$ | - 38% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,000 (382 NT$) | 754 NT$ | - 49% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨403 (154 NT$) | 218 NT$ | - 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨179 (68 NT$) | 231 NT$ | - 70% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨326 (125 NT$) | 208 NT$ | - 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨166 (63 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨66 (25 NT$) | 90 NT$ | - 72% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨316 (121 NT$) | 272 NT$ | - 56% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Madras (India) is 26% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Madras | Tainan City | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,761 (672 NT$) | 671 NT$ | + 0% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨592 (226 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,485 (567 NT$) | 1,660 NT$ | - 66% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,570 (599 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨570 (217 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨190 (73 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨259 (99 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 77% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,776 (15,176 NT$) | 10,729 NT$ | + 41% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.46 (0.94 NT$) | 5.00 NT$ | - 81% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,106 (804 NT$) | 988 NT$ | - 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨245 (94 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 1% | |
TOTAL | - 37% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 314 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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