Cost of living in Taipei, Taiwan vs Thane, India
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| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taipei (Taiwan) is 100% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 194 NT$ (₨509) | ₨844 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 152 NT$ (₨399) | ₨288 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 128 NT$ (₨336) | ₨124 | + 172% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 NT$ (₨246) | ₨62 | + 296% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 101 NT$ (₨264) | ₨64 | + 312% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 147 NT$ (₨385) | ₨37 | + 937% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 465 NT$ (₨1,218) | ₨274 | + 345% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 155 NT$ (₨405) | ₨168 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 180 NT$ (₨471) | ₨24 | + 1892% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 64 NT$ (₨168) | ₨138 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 628 NT$ (₨1,644) | ₨588 | + 180% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 59 NT$ (₨155) | ₨73 | + 113% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 NT$ (₨72) | ₨31 | + 137% | |
| Housing | + 169% | |||
| Housing in Taipei (Taiwan) is 169% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 44,921 NT$ (₨117,663) | ₨34,699 | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,644 NT$ (₨85,504) | ₨22,512 | + 280% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,526 NT$ (₨11,856) | ₨5,414 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 27,496 NT$ (₨72,020) | ₨21,166 | + 240% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,127 NT$ (₨47,480) | ₨12,897 | + 268% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,956 NT$ (₨5,123) | ₨2,613 | + 96% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 735 NT$ (₨1,926) | ₨800 | + 141% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,890 NT$ (₨39,002) | ₨35,364 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,128 NT$ (₨10,813) | ₨15,424 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 201 NT$ (₨527) | ₨395 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 383 NT$ (₨1,004) | ₨548 | + 83% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Taipei (Taiwan) is 76% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,299 NT$ (₨6,021) | ₨2,258 | + 167% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,189 NT$ (₨3,115) | ₨2,459 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,201 NT$ (₨8,385) | ₨3,268 | + 157% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,531 NT$ (₨9,249) | ₨2,619 | + 253% | |
| Transportation | + 152% | |||
| Transportation in Taipei (Taiwan) is 152% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 882,100 NT$ (₨2,310,500) | ₨830,309 | + 178% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 NT$ (₨94) | ₨83 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,326 NT$ (₨3,472) | ₨945 | + 267% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 253 NT$ (₨662) | ₨189 | + 250% | |
| Personal Care | + 176% | |||
| Personal Care in Taipei (Taiwan) is 176% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 232 NT$ (₨606) | ₨102 | + 493% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 240 NT$ (₨629) | ₨461 | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 988 NT$ (₨2,587) | ₨591 | + 338% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 327 NT$ (₨856) | ₨260 | + 229% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 179 NT$ (₨468) | ₨183 | + 156% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 224 NT$ (₨587) | ₨181 | + 225% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 84 NT$ (₨221) | ₨125 | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 101 NT$ (₨265) | ₨79 | + 236% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 679 NT$ (₨1,778) | ₨216 | + 722% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Taipei (Taiwan) is 80% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,262 NT$ (₨3,305) | ₨923 | + 258% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 631 NT$ (₨1,652) | ₨496 | + 233% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,811 NT$ (₨9,982) | ₨1,737 | + 475% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,054 NT$ (₨5,380) | ₨2,000 | + 169% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 382 NT$ (₨1,000) | ₨483 | + 107% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 144 NT$ (₨378) | ₨222 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 174 NT$ (₨456) | ₨212 | + 115% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,389 NT$ (₨35,069) | ₨35,595 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 NT$ (₨19) | ₨20 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,614 NT$ (₨4,228) | ₨2,228 | + 90% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 130 NT$ (₨341) | ₨251 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 124% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 339 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least ₨233,200 (89,031 NT$) in Taipei to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨104,000 in Thane.
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