Cost of living in Taiwan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 107% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 107% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Taiwan | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 192 NT$ (₨516) | ₨374 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 141 NT$ (₨379) | ₨326 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 131 NT$ (₨351) | ₨167 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 NT$ (₨253) | ₨58 | + 337% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 118 NT$ (₨317) | ₨89 | + 254% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 115 NT$ (₨308) | ₨39 | + 700% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 238 NT$ (₨640) | ₨248 | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 134 NT$ (₨359) | ₨154 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 97 NT$ (₨259) | ₨31 | + 730% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 NT$ (₨131) | ₨169 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 454 NT$ (₨1,217) | ₨786 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 57 NT$ (₨153) | ₨91 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 56 NT$ (₨151) | ₨38 | + 301% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 118% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Taiwan | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 44,530 NT$ (₨119,517) | ₨40,236 | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,545 NT$ (₨76,612) | ₨24,523 | + 212% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,518 NT$ (₨4,074) | ₨5,797 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,415 NT$ (₨52,109) | ₨25,108 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,406 NT$ (₨33,298) | ₨15,774 | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 601 NT$ (₨1,614) | ₨6,512 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 773 NT$ (₨2,076) | ₨657 | + 216% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,757 NT$ (₨39,607) | ₨30,817 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,650 NT$ (₨4,429) | ₨11,976 | - 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 99 NT$ (₨266) | ₨538 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 572 NT$ (₨1,536) | ₨425 | + 262% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 40% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Taiwan | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,350 NT$ (₨6,306) | ₨2,477 | + 155% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 972 NT$ (₨2,609) | ₨2,797 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,705 NT$ (₨7,259) | ₨4,303 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,514 NT$ (₨9,432) | ₨3,087 | + 206% | |
| Transportation | + 84% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 84% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Taiwan | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 874,225 NT$ (₨2,346,379) | ₨1,248,440 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 NT$ (₨84) | ₨104 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,292 NT$ (₨3,468) | ₨1,115 | + 211% | |
| Personal Care | + 142% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 142% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Taiwan | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 244 NT$ (₨656) | ₨144 | + 354% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 244 NT$ (₨656) | ₨241 | + 172% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 699 NT$ (₨1,876) | ₨891 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 199 NT$ (₨534) | ₨413 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 183 NT$ (₨492) | ₨226 | + 118% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 289 NT$ (₨776) | ₨274 | + 183% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 NT$ (₨268) | ₨170 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 69 NT$ (₨186) | ₨96 | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 800 NT$ (₨2,147) | ₨309 | + 595% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 51% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Taiwan | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 NT$ (₨1,342) | ₨1,438 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 644 NT$ (₨1,729) | ₨603 | + 187% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,000 NT$ (₨16,104) | ₨1,419 | + 1035% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,243 NT$ (₨3,335) | ₨1,942 | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 402 NT$ (₨1,079) | ₨733 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 104 NT$ (₨280) | ₨229 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 NT$ (₨198) | ₨183 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,999 NT$ (₨10,733) | ₨50,214 | - 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.05 NT$ (₨14) | ₨1.43 | + 847% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,192 NT$ (₨3,200) | ₨1,560 | + 105% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 129 NT$ (₨346) | ₨267 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 94% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taiwan is 94% more expensive than in India
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