Cost of living in Kao-hsiung, Taiwan vs Thane, India
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Food | + 17% | |||
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Food in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 17% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 80 NT$ (₨210) | ₨844 | - 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 95 NT$ (₨249) | ₨288 | - 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 66 NT$ (₨174) | ₨124 | + 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 NT$ (₨210) | ₨62 | + 237% | |
12 eggs, large | 40 NT$ (₨105) | ₨64 | + 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 99 NT$ (₨260) | ₨37 | + 601% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 167 NT$ (₨437) | ₨274 | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 NT$ (₨262) | ₨168 | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 NT$ (₨131) | ₨24 | + 455% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 42 NT$ (₨111) | ₨138 | - 19% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 400 NT$ (₨1,049) | ₨588 | + 78% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 49 NT$ (₨129) | ₨73 | + 76% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 NT$ (₨79) | ₨31 | + 158% | |
Housing | + 64% | |||
Housing in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 64% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,500 NT$ (₨59,006) | ₨34,699 | + 70% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,500 NT$ (₨43,271) | ₨22,512 | + 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 NT$ (₨5,245) | ₨5,414 | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 21,000 NT$ (₨55,072) | ₨21,166 | + 160% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,500 NT$ (₨32,781) | ₨12,897 | + 154% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 800 NT$ (₨2,098) | ₨2,613 | - 20% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 350 NT$ (₨918) | ₨800 | + 15% | |
40” flat screen tv | 13,750 NT$ (₨36,059) | ₨35,364 | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 NT$ (₨6,556) | ₨15,424 | - 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 300 NT$ (₨787) | ₨395 | + 99% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 400 NT$ (₨1,049) | ₨548 | + 92% | |
Clothes | + 40% | |||
Clothes in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 40% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,250 NT$ (₨5,901) | ₨2,258 | + 161% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,459 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 NT$ (₨6,556) | ₨3,268 | + 101% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,000 NT$ (₨5,245) | ₨2,619 | + 100% | |
Transportation | + 27% | |||
Transportation in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 27% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 750,000 NT$ (₨1,966,863) | ₨830,309 | + 137% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 NT$ (₨78) | ₨83 | - 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨945 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨189 | - | |
Personal Care | + 17% | |||
Personal Care in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 17% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 NT$ (₨524) | ₨102 | + 413% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨461 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨591 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨260 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 80 NT$ (₨210) | ₨183 | + 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 75 NT$ (₨197) | ₨181 | + 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 33 NT$ (₨87) | ₨125 | - 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 35 NT$ (₨92) | ₨79 | + 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 NT$ (₨787) | ₨216 | + 264% | |
Entertainment | + 41% | |||
Entertainment in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) is 41% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 800 NT$ (₨2,098) | ₨923 | + 127% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 450 NT$ (₨1,180) | ₨496 | + 138% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,737 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,500 NT$ (₨6,556) | ₨2,000 | + 228% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 200 NT$ (₨524) | ₨483 | + 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 60 NT$ (₨157) | ₨222 | - 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 100 NT$ (₨262) | ₨212 | + 24% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,000 NT$ (₨31,470) | ₨35,595 | - 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨20 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 NT$ (₨2,622) | ₨2,228 | + 18% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 NT$ (₨262) | ₨251 | + 4% | |
TOTAL | + 35% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least ₨143,354 (54,663 NT$) in Kao-hsiung to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨106,000 in Thane.
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