Cost of living in Salem, India vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Salem (India) is 56% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨158 (60 NT$) | 164 NT$ | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨193 (73 NT$) | 140 NT$ | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨95 (36 NT$) | 55 NT$ | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨40 (15 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨60 (23 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨25 (10 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨269 (102 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨140 (53 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨43 (16 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨118 (45 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨760 (288 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨75 (28 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨30 (11 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Salem (India) is 42% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨12,664 (4,802 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨14,744 (5,590 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,943 (1,495 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨18,773 (7,118 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,941 (4,149 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,761 (1,047 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,428 (542 NT$) | 530 NT$ | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨41,682 (15,805 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,897 (5,269 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨351 (133 NT$) | 221 NT$ | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨158 (60 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Salem (India) is 18% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,686 (1,019 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,000 (1,138 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,797 (1,440 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,324 (1,261 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Salem (India) is 48% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨850,442 (322,466 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨70 (27 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,360 (516 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨214 (81 NT$) | 253 NT$ | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Salem (India) is 57% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨149 (57 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨493 (187 NT$) | 201 NT$ | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 820 NT$ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨151 (57 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨97 (37 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨284 (108 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨122 (46 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨45 (17 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨176 (67 NT$) | 272 NT$ | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Salem (India) is 35% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,177 (446 NT$) | 671 NT$ | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨251 (95 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 83% | |
| 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 | ₨1,541 (584 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨856 (324 NT$) | 275 NT$ | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨112 (42 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨228 (87 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨35,042 (13,287 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.08 (0.41 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,852 (702 NT$) | 988 NT$ | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨165 (63 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 143 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Salem (India) is 46% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 56,000 NT$ in Tainan City you would need to make just about 30,450 NT$ (₨80,305) in Salem.
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