Cost of living in Vijayawada, India vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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Food | - 48% | |||
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Food in Vijayawada (India) is 48% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨209 (79 NT$) | 164 NT$ | - 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨247 (93 NT$) | 140 NT$ | - 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨138 (52 NT$) | 55 NT$ | - 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨56 (21 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 78% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨62 (23 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨26 (10 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 87% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨213 (80 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨197 (74 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨26 (10 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 89% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨139 (52 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 16% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨643 (242 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨99 (37 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨43 (16 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 58% | |
Housing | - 42% | |||
Housing in Vijayawada (India) is 42% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨15,619 (5,869 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨11,041 (4,149 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,825 (1,061 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨17,067 (6,413 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,960 (4,870 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,016 (1,509 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 90% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨874 (329 NT$) | 530 NT$ | - 38% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨24,624 (9,253 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,936 (3,358 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨375 (141 NT$) | 221 NT$ | - 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨812 (305 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 34% | |
Clothes | - 38% | |||
Clothes in Vijayawada (India) is 38% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,209 (830 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 59% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,281 (857 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,529 (950 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | - 57% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,295 (862 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | - 66% | |
Transportation | - 48% | |||
Transportation in Vijayawada (India) is 48% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨954,806 (358,779 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | - 55% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨72 (27 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨970 (364 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | - 64% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 253 NT$ | - | |
Personal Care | - 70% | |||
Personal Care in Vijayawada (India) is 70% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨95 (36 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 86% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨268 (101 NT$) | 201 NT$ | - 50% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (188 NT$) | 820 NT$ | - 77% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨209 (78 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 66% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨114 (43 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 81% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨169 (63 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 70% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨150 (56 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 41% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨52 (20 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 79% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨243 (91 NT$) | 272 NT$ | - 67% | |
Entertainment | - 61% | |||
Entertainment in Vijayawada (India) is 61% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨638 (240 NT$) | 671 NT$ | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨272 (102 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 82% | |
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 | ₨1,122 (422 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | - 59% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨345 (130 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 53% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨94 (35 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 62% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨196 (74 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 32% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨10,367 (3,895 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | - 69% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 (0.38 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | - 92% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,095 (411 NT$) | 988 NT$ | - 58% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨213 (80 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 16% | |
TOTAL | - 50% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 50,000 NT$ in Tainan City you would need to make just about 25,076 NT$ (₨66,734) in Vijayawada.
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