Cost of living in Taiwan compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 117% | |||
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Food in Taiwan is 117% more expensive than in India | ||||
Taiwan | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 129 NT$ (₨338) | ₨330 | + 3% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 148 NT$ (₨386) | ₨293 | + 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 146 NT$ (₨382) | ₨163 | + 135% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 105 NT$ (₨274) | ₨54 | + 410% | |
12 eggs, large | 85 NT$ (₨222) | ₨82 | + 169% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 111 NT$ (₨289) | ₨41 | + 610% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 295 NT$ (₨773) | ₨216 | + 258% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 144 NT$ (₨377) | ₨152 | + 148% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 87 NT$ (₨226) | ₨29 | + 685% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 NT$ (₨131) | ₨149 | - 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 739 NT$ (₨1,933) | ₨767 | + 152% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 49 NT$ (₨129) | ₨87 | + 47% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 NT$ (₨89) | ₨35 | + 153% | |
Housing | + 135% | |||
Housing in Taiwan is 135% more expensive than in India | ||||
Taiwan | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,462 NT$ (₨118,909) | ₨31,400 | + 279% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 25,636 NT$ (₨67,053) | ₨20,122 | + 233% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,301 NT$ (₨3,402) | ₨4,477 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,757 NT$ (₨49,061) | ₨22,933 | + 114% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,827 NT$ (₨33,549) | ₨14,192 | + 136% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 605 NT$ (₨1,584) | ₨3,664 | - 57% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 638 NT$ (₨1,669) | ₨511 | + 227% | |
40” flat screen tv | 10,000 NT$ (₨26,156) | ₨29,219 | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 NT$ (₨7,847) | ₨12,383 | - 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 155 NT$ (₨405) | ₨416 | - 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 163 NT$ (₨425) | ₨320 | + 33% | |
Clothes | + 45% | |||
Clothes in Taiwan is 45% more expensive than in India | ||||
Taiwan | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,313 NT$ (₨6,050) | ₨2,328 | + 160% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 884 NT$ (₨2,312) | ₨2,564 | - 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,677 NT$ (₨7,001) | ₨3,571 | + 96% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,494 NT$ (₨9,140) | ₨3,002 | + 204% | |
Transportation | + 66% | |||
Transportation in Taiwan is 66% more expensive than in India | ||||
Taiwan | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 737,993 NT$ (₨1,930,293) | ₨980,422 | + 97% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28 NT$ (₨73) | ₨108 | - 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,263 NT$ (₨3,303) | ₨1,414 | + 134% | |
Personal Care | + 88% | |||
Personal Care in Taiwan is 88% more expensive than in India | ||||
Taiwan | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 196 NT$ (₨513) | ₨140 | + 267% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 158 NT$ (₨414) | ₨303 | + 37% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 700 NT$ (₨1,831) | ₨1,443 | + 27% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 279 NT$ (₨731) | ₨402 | + 82% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 190 NT$ (₨498) | ₨190 | + 162% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 213 NT$ (₨556) | ₨248 | + 124% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 52 NT$ (₨135) | ₨152 | - 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 84 NT$ (₨220) | ₨72 | + 207% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 287 NT$ (₨750) | ₨373 | + 101% | |
Entertainment | + 60% | |||
Entertainment in Taiwan is 60% more expensive than in India | ||||
Taiwan | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 717 NT$ (₨1,876) | ₨1,357 | + 38% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 529 NT$ (₨1,384) | ₨595 | + 133% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,330 NT$ (₨29,634) | ₨1,516 | + 1855% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 831 NT$ (₨2,173) | ₨2,086 | + 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 257 NT$ (₨673) | ₨594 | + 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 101 NT$ (₨264) | ₨229 | + 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 53 NT$ (₨138) | ₨175 | - 21% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,014 NT$ (₨31,423) | ₨46,652 | - 33% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.91 NT$ (₨13) | ₨1.29 | + 898% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,300 NT$ (₨3,399) | ₨1,530 | + 122% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 125 NT$ (₨326) | ₨244 | + 34% | |
TOTAL | + 90% |
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taiwan is 90% more expensive than in India
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