Cost of living in Thane, India vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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Food | - 30% | |||
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Food in Thane (India) is 30% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨844 (320 NT$) | 164 NT$ | + 94% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨288 (109 NT$) | 140 NT$ | - 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨124 (47 NT$) | 55 NT$ | - 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨62 (24 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 75% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨64 (24 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 (14 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 81% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨274 (104 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨168 (63 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 (9 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 90% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨138 (52 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 16% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨588 (223 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨73 (28 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨31 (12 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 70% | |
Housing | - 27% | |||
Housing in Thane (India) is 27% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨34,699 (13,141 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨22,512 (8,525 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,414 (2,050 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | + 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨21,166 (8,016 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,897 (4,884 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,613 (990 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 24% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨800 (303 NT$) | 530 NT$ | - 43% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨35,364 (13,393 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨15,424 (5,841 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | + 72% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨395 (150 NT$) | 221 NT$ | - 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨548 (207 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 55% | |
Clothes | - 32% | |||
Clothes in Thane (India) is 32% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,258 (855 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 58% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,459 (931 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | - 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,268 (1,238 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | - 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,619 (992 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | - 61% | |
Transportation | - 52% | |||
Transportation in Thane (India) is 52% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨830,309 (314,446 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | - 61% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨83 (31 NT$) | 30 NT$ | + 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨945 (358 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | - 65% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨182 (69 NT$) | 253 NT$ | - 73% | |
Personal Care | - 63% | |||
Personal Care in Thane (India) is 63% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨102 (39 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 84% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨461 (175 NT$) | 201 NT$ | - 13% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨591 (224 NT$) | 820 NT$ | - 73% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨260 (99 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 57% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨183 (69 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 68% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨181 (68 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 68% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨125 (47 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨79 (30 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 68% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨216 (82 NT$) | 272 NT$ | - 70% | |
Entertainment | - 13% | |||
Entertainment in Thane (India) is 13% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨923 (350 NT$) | 671 NT$ | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨496 (188 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,737 (658 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | - 70% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,000 (757 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | - 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨483 (183 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 33% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨222 (84 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨212 (80 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 44% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨35,595 (13,480 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | + 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨20 (8 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | + 52% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,228 (844 NT$) | 988 NT$ | - 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨251 (95 NT$) | 95 NT$ | + 0% | |
TOTAL | - 36% |

These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Thane (India) is 36% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 54,000 NT$ in Tainan City you would need to make just about 34,656 NT$ (₨91,511) in Thane.
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