- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taiwan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 93% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 200 NT$ (₨454) | ₨385 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 135 NT$ (₨306) | ₨268 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 85 NT$ (₨192) | ₨144 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 90 NT$ (₨205) | ₨51 | + 300% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 76 NT$ (₨173) | ₨71 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 119 NT$ (₨270) | ₨42 | + 544% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 199 NT$ (₨451) | ₨198 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 169 NT$ (₨385) | ₨137 | + 181% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 84 NT$ (₨191) | ₨25 | + 677% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 NT$ (₨113) | ₨119 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 611 NT$ (₨1,386) | ₨817 | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 54 NT$ (₨122) | ₨81 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 NT$ (₨87) | ₨31 | + 181% | |
| Housing | + 104% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 104% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 38,398 NT$ (₨87,152) | ₨30,853 | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 21,062 NT$ (₨47,805) | ₨20,947 | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,813 NT$ (₨4,116) | ₨4,332 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,352 NT$ (₨55,271) | ₨25,264 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 13,983 NT$ (₨31,736) | ₨14,600 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,745 NT$ (₨6,231) | ₨3,702 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 732 NT$ (₨1,661) | ₨862 | + 93% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 13,833 NT$ (₨31,397) | ₨34,057 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,829 NT$ (₨6,420) | ₨10,358 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 219 NT$ (₨496) | ₨384 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 389 NT$ (₨884) | ₨488 | + 81% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 18% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,456 NT$ (₨3,304) | ₨2,420 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,205 NT$ (₨2,734) | ₨2,740 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,638 NT$ (₨5,986) | ₨3,707 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,009 NT$ (₨6,830) | ₨2,916 | + 134% | |
| Transportation | + 81% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 81% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,029,670 NT$ (₨2,337,042) | ₨858,601 | + 172% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 NT$ (₨65) | ₨76 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,152 NT$ (₨2,615) | ₨1,263 | + 107% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 55% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 174 NT$ (₨394) | ₨117 | + 237% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 193 NT$ (₨439) | ₨281 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 610 NT$ (₨1,385) | ₨1,385 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 275 NT$ (₨623) | ₨235 | + 165% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 124 NT$ (₨282) | ₨179 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 154 NT$ (₨350) | ₨222 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 66 NT$ (₨149) | ₨136 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 NT$ (₨203) | ₨68 | + 197% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 387 NT$ (₨878) | ₨273 | + 221% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 9% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 713 NT$ (₨1,619) | ₨1,203 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 547 NT$ (₨1,241) | ₨466 | + 166% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,121 NT$ (₨2,544) | ₨1,801 | + 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,268 NT$ (₨2,878) | ₨1,803 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 244 NT$ (₨555) | ₨614 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 124 NT$ (₨280) | ₨188 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 160 NT$ (₨363) | ₨202 | + 80% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,900 NT$ (₨31,549) | ₨38,517 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 NT$ (₨15) | ₨28 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,644 NT$ (₨3,732) | ₨1,887 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 105 NT$ (₨238) | ₨246 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 34,470 prices entered by 4,961 different people.
Cost of living in Taiwan is 67% more expensive than in India
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