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Cost of living in Taiwan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 81% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 201 NT$ (₨448) | ₨395 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 130 NT$ (₨289) | ₨257 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 101 NT$ (₨225) | ₨143 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 89 NT$ (₨197) | ₨52 | + 282% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 NT$ (₨173) | ₨71 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 101 NT$ (₨224) | ₨37 | + 507% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 NT$ (₨892) | ₨195 | + 357% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 142 NT$ (₨316) | ₨141 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 83 NT$ (₨184) | ₨24 | + 653% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 48 NT$ (₨107) | ₨120 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 618 NT$ (₨1,376) | ₨865 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 51 NT$ (₨114) | ₨82 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 NT$ (₨64) | ₨33 | + 93% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 91% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 40,029 NT$ (₨89,127) | ₨30,897 | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 19,578 NT$ (₨43,592) | ₨20,733 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,245 NT$ (₨4,998) | ₨4,231 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 20,865 NT$ (₨46,458) | ₨23,569 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 13,140 NT$ (₨29,257) | ₨15,152 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,271 NT$ (₨2,829) | ₨3,397 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 761 NT$ (₨1,694) | ₨772 | + 119% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 16,011 NT$ (₨35,651) | ₨33,237 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,591 NT$ (₨7,995) | ₨10,729 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 216 NT$ (₨482) | ₨417 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 365 NT$ (₨813) | ₨546 | + 49% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 27% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,379 NT$ (₨5,298) | ₨2,420 | + 119% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,213 NT$ (₨2,702) | ₨2,712 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,806 NT$ (₨6,248) | ₨4,018 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,668 NT$ (₨5,940) | ₨3,262 | + 82% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 69% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 902,400 NT$ (₨2,009,269) | ₨888,670 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 NT$ (₨65) | ₨79 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,209 NT$ (₨2,693) | ₨1,293 | + 108% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 68% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 212 NT$ (₨473) | ₨129 | + 268% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 158 NT$ (₨352) | ₨328 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 737 NT$ (₨1,641) | ₨1,174 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 197 NT$ (₨439) | ₨263 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 119 NT$ (₨265) | ₨183 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 195 NT$ (₨434) | ₨229 | + 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 83 NT$ (₨185) | ₨128 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 85 NT$ (₨189) | ₨72 | + 160% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 388 NT$ (₨864) | ₨299 | + 189% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 26% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 844 NT$ (₨1,878) | ₨1,247 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 511 NT$ (₨1,138) | ₨495 | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,543 NT$ (₨5,663) | ₨2,139 | + 165% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,834 NT$ (₨4,083) | ₨1,840 | + 122% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 281 NT$ (₨626) | ₨831 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 131 NT$ (₨291) | ₨218 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 173 NT$ (₨385) | ₨239 | + 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,722 NT$ (₨30,553) | ₨37,438 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.51 NT$ (₨12) | ₨70 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,427 NT$ (₨3,176) | ₨1,877 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 110 NT$ (₨245) | ₨255 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 29,762 prices entered by 4,156 different people.
Cost of living in Taiwan is 43% more expensive than in India
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