Cost of living in Visakhapatnam, India vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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Food | - 47% | |||
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Food in Visakhapatnam (India) is 47% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨323 (122 NT$) | 164 NT$ | - 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨267 (100 NT$) | 140 NT$ | - 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨162 (61 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (19 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 80% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨65 (24 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨31 (12 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 84% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨211 (79 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨116 (44 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨27 (10 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 89% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨128 (48 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨661 (248 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 42% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨81 (30 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨34 (13 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 67% | |
Housing | - 50% | |||
Housing in Visakhapatnam (India) is 50% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨19,162 (7,200 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨11,771 (4,423 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,729 (1,025 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨14,225 (5,345 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨7,826 (2,941 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,964 (1,114 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 40% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨743 (279 NT$) | 530 NT$ | - 47% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨31,944 (12,003 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,418 (3,915 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | + 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨281 (106 NT$) | 221 NT$ | - 52% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨440 (165 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 64% | |
Clothes | - 28% | |||
Clothes in Visakhapatnam (India) is 28% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,521 (947 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 54% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,513 (944 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,754 (1,411 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | - 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,549 (1,333 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | - 47% | |
Transportation | - 54% | |||
Transportation in Visakhapatnam (India) is 54% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨941,871 (353,919 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | - 56% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨77 (29 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨812 (305 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | - 70% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨216 (81 NT$) | 253 NT$ | - 68% | |
Personal Care | - 70% | |||
Personal Care in Visakhapatnam (India) is 70% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨113 (42 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 83% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨208 (78 NT$) | 201 NT$ | - 61% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨873 (328 NT$) | 820 NT$ | - 60% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨174 (65 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 71% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨110 (41 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 81% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨141 (53 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 75% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨139 (52 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 45% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨60 (23 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 76% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨323 (121 NT$) | 272 NT$ | - 55% | |
Entertainment | - 40% | |||
Entertainment in Visakhapatnam (India) is 40% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,001 (376 NT$) | 671 NT$ | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨372 (140 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,159 (436 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | - 80% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,641 (617 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | - 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨733 (276 NT$) | 275 NT$ | + 0% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨119 (45 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 52% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨251 (94 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 69% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨35,103 (13,191 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | + 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.59 (0.60 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | - 88% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,579 (593 NT$) | 988 NT$ | - 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨185 (69 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 27% | |
TOTAL | - 49% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Visakhapatnam (India) is 49% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 51,000 NT$ in Tainan City you would need to make just about 25,849 NT$ (₨68,792) in Visakhapatnam.
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