Cost of living in Taichung City, Taiwan vs Thane, India
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Food | + 97% | |||
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Food in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 97% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 225 NT$ (₨590) | ₨844 | - 30% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 129 NT$ (₨337) | ₨288 | + 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 100 NT$ (₨262) | ₨124 | + 112% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 92 NT$ (₨240) | ₨62 | + 286% | |
12 eggs, large | 89 NT$ (₨233) | ₨64 | + 264% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 209 NT$ (₨547) | ₨37 | + 1373% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 172 NT$ (₨451) | ₨274 | + 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 156 NT$ (₨407) | ₨168 | + 143% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 185 NT$ (₨486) | ₨24 | + 1956% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 65 NT$ (₨172) | ₨138 | + 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 511 NT$ (₨1,338) | ₨588 | + 128% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 61 NT$ (₨160) | ₨73 | + 120% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 24 NT$ (₨63) | ₨31 | + 105% | |
Housing | + 88% | |||
Housing in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 88% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 32,293 NT$ (₨84,575) | ₨34,699 | + 144% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,203 NT$ (₨45,055) | ₨22,512 | + 100% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,032 NT$ (₨5,321) | ₨5,414 | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,244 NT$ (₨45,163) | ₨21,166 | + 113% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,286 NT$ (₨26,938) | ₨12,897 | + 109% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,437 NT$ (₨3,765) | ₨2,613 | + 44% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 700 NT$ (₨1,832) | ₨800 | + 129% | |
40” flat screen tv | 19,625 NT$ (₨51,399) | ₨35,364 | + 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,404 NT$ (₨8,914) | ₨15,424 | - 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 293 NT$ (₨767) | ₨395 | + 94% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 304 NT$ (₨797) | ₨548 | + 46% | |
Clothes | + 58% | |||
Clothes in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 58% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,386 NT$ (₨6,248) | ₨2,258 | + 177% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,066 NT$ (₨2,791) | ₨2,459 | + 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,460 NT$ (₨6,443) | ₨3,268 | + 97% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,701 NT$ (₨7,075) | ₨2,619 | + 170% | |
Transportation | + 228% | |||
Transportation in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 228% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,075,140 NT$ (₨2,815,822) | ₨830,309 | + 239% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28 NT$ (₨73) | ₨83 | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,000 NT$ (₨5,238) | ₨945 | + 454% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 428 NT$ (₨1,121) | ₨189 | + 492% | |
Personal Care | + 150% | |||
Personal Care in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 150% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 208 NT$ (₨545) | ₨102 | + 433% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 300 NT$ (₨786) | ₨461 | + 70% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 NT$ (₨2,619) | ₨591 | + 343% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 298 NT$ (₨780) | ₨260 | + 200% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 166 NT$ (₨436) | ₨183 | + 138% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 239 NT$ (₨627) | ₨181 | + 247% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 58 NT$ (₨152) | ₨125 | + 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 82 NT$ (₨215) | ₨79 | + 174% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 354 NT$ (₨928) | ₨216 | + 329% | |
Entertainment | + 53% | |||
Entertainment in Taichung City (Taiwan) is 53% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 613 NT$ (₨1,606) | ₨923 | + 74% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 543 NT$ (₨1,421) | ₨496 | + 187% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,779 NT$ (₨7,279) | ₨1,737 | + 319% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,134 NT$ (₨2,970) | ₨2,000 | + 49% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 286 NT$ (₨748) | ₨483 | + 55% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 124 NT$ (₨325) | ₨222 | + 47% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 131 NT$ (₨344) | ₨212 | + 62% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,294 NT$ (₨34,817) | ₨35,595 | - 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 NT$ (₨30) | ₨20 | + 52% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,391 NT$ (₨3,643) | ₨2,228 | + 63% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 112 NT$ (₨294) | ₨251 | + 17% | |
TOTAL | + 112% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least ₨228,955 (87,420 NT$) in Taichung City to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨108,000 in Thane.
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