- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taiwan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 95% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 211 NT$ (₨472) | ₨382 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 137 NT$ (₨308) | ₨268 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 109 NT$ (₨244) | ₨143 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 90 NT$ (₨201) | ₨51 | + 297% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 75 NT$ (₨167) | ₨71 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 113 NT$ (₨253) | ₨45 | + 461% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 319 NT$ (₨716) | ₨196 | + 265% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 150 NT$ (₨337) | ₨135 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 79 NT$ (₨177) | ₨25 | + 622% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 NT$ (₨110) | ₨118 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 591 NT$ (₨1,324) | ₨800 | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 54 NT$ (₨120) | ₨80 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 NT$ (₨85) | ₨31 | + 172% | |
| Housing | + 100% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 100% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 38,238 NT$ (₨85,693) | ₨31,180 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 21,714 NT$ (₨48,661) | ₨20,983 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,275 NT$ (₨5,097) | ₨4,304 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,901 NT$ (₨55,803) | ₨24,209 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 14,358 NT$ (₨32,177) | ₨14,601 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,656 NT$ (₨5,953) | ₨3,877 | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 740 NT$ (₨1,659) | ₨883 | + 88% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 12,600 NT$ (₨28,237) | ₨34,129 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,859 NT$ (₨6,407) | ₨10,466 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 219 NT$ (₨490) | ₨381 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 335 NT$ (₨752) | ₨530 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 32% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,209 NT$ (₨4,951) | ₨2,431 | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,317 NT$ (₨2,951) | ₨2,772 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,660 NT$ (₨5,961) | ₨3,669 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,009 NT$ (₨6,744) | ₨2,916 | + 131% | |
| 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$ (₨2,307,511) | ₨863,418 | + 167% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28 NT$ (₨63) | ₨75 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,206 NT$ (₨2,702) | ₨1,295 | + 109% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 69% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 180 NT$ (₨403) | ₨113 | + 258% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 193 NT$ (₨433) | ₨284 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 950 NT$ (₨2,129) | ₨1,367 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 265 NT$ (₨594) | ₨233 | + 155% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 124 NT$ (₨278) | ₨174 | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 154 NT$ (₨345) | ₨215 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 66 NT$ (₨147) | ₨136 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 91 NT$ (₨204) | ₨69 | + 194% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 390 NT$ (₨874) | ₨274 | + 219% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 1% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 793 NT$ (₨1,777) | ₨1,132 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 556 NT$ (₨1,246) | ₨463 | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,121 NT$ (₨2,512) | ₨1,795 | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,215 NT$ (₨2,723) | ₨1,806 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 256 NT$ (₨573) | ₨668 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 124 NT$ (₨277) | ₨182 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 160 NT$ (₨359) | ₨200 | + 79% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,425 NT$ (₨30,086) | ₨38,910 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 NT$ (₨15) | ₨34 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,515 NT$ (₨3,395) | ₨1,845 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 99 NT$ (₨223) | ₨239 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 34,147 prices entered by 4,975 different people.
Cost of living in Taiwan is 65% more expensive than in India
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