Cost of living in Taiwan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 103% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 103% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 127 NT$ (₨334) | ₨342 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 142 NT$ (₨372) | ₨291 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 138 NT$ (₨362) | ₨141 | + 156% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 96 NT$ (₨250) | ₨52 | + 377% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 76 NT$ (₨200) | ₨75 | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 93 NT$ (₨245) | ₨37 | + 561% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 307 NT$ (₨805) | ₨233 | + 246% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 145 NT$ (₨379) | ₨151 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 81 NT$ (₨211) | ₨32 | + 562% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 NT$ (₨129) | ₨137 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 434 NT$ (₨1,137) | ₨717 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 43 NT$ (₨113) | ₨86 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 45 NT$ (₨117) | ₨35 | + 231% | |
| Housing | + 149% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 149% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 38,864 NT$ (₨101,805) | ₨33,209 | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 23,840 NT$ (₨62,449) | ₨20,109 | + 211% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,985 NT$ (₨7,819) | ₨4,391 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,880 NT$ (₨52,077) | ₨18,247 | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,997 NT$ (₨36,664) | ₨11,868 | + 209% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,013 NT$ (₨5,273) | ₨3,639 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 618 NT$ (₨1,620) | ₨710 | + 128% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,779 NT$ (₨28,237) | ₨29,408 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,604 NT$ (₨9,440) | ₨10,869 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 155 NT$ (₨406) | ₨399 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 293 NT$ (₨766) | ₨224 | + 242% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 43% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,248 NT$ (₨5,888) | ₨2,342 | + 151% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 884 NT$ (₨2,315) | ₨2,495 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,628 NT$ (₨6,884) | ₨3,665 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,195 NT$ (₨8,370) | ₨2,737 | + 206% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 96% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 899,340 NT$ (₨2,355,860) | ₨943,208 | + 150% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 NT$ (₨77) | ₨83 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,263 NT$ (₨3,308) | ₨1,173 | + 182% | |
| Personal Care | + 134% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 134% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 196 NT$ (₨514) | ₨99 | + 419% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 158 NT$ (₨414) | ₨216 | + 92% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 700 NT$ (₨1,834) | ₨630 | + 191% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 279 NT$ (₨732) | ₨319 | + 129% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 190 NT$ (₨499) | ₨170 | + 193% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 213 NT$ (₨557) | ₨260 | + 114% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 60 NT$ (₨158) | ₨139 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 84 NT$ (₨220) | ₨72 | + 205% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 287 NT$ (₨751) | ₨217 | + 246% | |
| Entertainment | + 96% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 96% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 901 NT$ (₨2,359) | ₨1,196 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 594 NT$ (₨1,556) | ₨476 | + 227% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,330 NT$ (₨29,679) | ₨1,591 | + 1765% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 911 NT$ (₨2,387) | ₨1,484 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 292 NT$ (₨764) | ₨517 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 99 NT$ (₨260) | ₨180 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 54 NT$ (₨142) | ₨187 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,479 NT$ (₨30,069) | ₨38,405 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.91 NT$ (₨13) | ₨3.36 | + 282% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,293 NT$ (₨3,387) | ₨1,480 | + 129% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 108 NT$ (₨284) | ₨273 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 109% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,910 prices entered by 1,849 different people.
Cost of living in Taiwan is 109% more expensive than in India
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