Cost of living in Taiwan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 100% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Taiwan | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 164 NT$ (₨479) | ₨425 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 154 NT$ (₨450) | ₨363 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 75 NT$ (₨220) | ₨180 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 104 NT$ (₨304) | ₨61 | + 397% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 91 NT$ (₨266) | ₨102 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 NT$ (₨292) | ₨44 | + 560% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 493 NT$ (₨1,437) | ₨250 | + 474% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 128 NT$ (₨372) | ₨194 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 112 NT$ (₨326) | ₨41 | + 691% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 52 NT$ (₨152) | ₨162 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 761 NT$ (₨2,219) | ₨941 | + 136% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 57 NT$ (₨167) | ₨92 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 NT$ (₨103) | ₨40 | + 158% | |
| Housing | + 213% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 213% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Taiwan | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 42,310 NT$ (₨123,415) | ₨46,262 | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 22,702 NT$ (₨66,220) | ₨29,291 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,768 NT$ (₨8,074) | ₨5,648 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,288 NT$ (₨88,348) | ₨29,589 | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,761 NT$ (₨31,390) | ₨17,760 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,448 NT$ (₨4,225) | ₨4,874 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 706 NT$ (₨2,060) | ₨727 | + 184% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,215 NT$ (₨38,546) | ₨25,901 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,854 NT$ (₨11,241) | ₨12,652 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 365 NT$ (₨1,065) | ₨511 | + 109% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,723 NT$ (₨7,942) | ₨523 | + 1418% | |
| Clothes | + 110% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 110% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Taiwan | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,000 NT$ (₨8,751) | ₨2,399 | + 265% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,134 NT$ (₨3,307) | ₨2,579 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,762 NT$ (₨8,055) | ₨4,001 | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 NT$ (₨8,751) | ₨2,864 | + 206% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 36% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Taiwan | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 958,771 NT$ (₨2,796,657) | ₨1,701,050 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 NT$ (₨92) | ₨104 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 876 NT$ (₨2,555) | ₨1,619 | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 208% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 208% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Taiwan | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 NT$ (₨583) | ₨97 | + 501% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 NT$ (₨1,750) | ₨217 | + 707% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,500 NT$ (₨4,375) | ₨1,173 | + 273% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 327 NT$ (₨954) | ₨329 | + 190% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 183 NT$ (₨534) | ₨220 | + 143% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 289 NT$ (₨843) | ₨307 | + 174% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 NT$ (₨178) | ₨195 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 69 NT$ (₨202) | ₨97 | + 108% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 761 NT$ (₨2,220) | ₨315 | + 605% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 75% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Taiwan | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 700 NT$ (₨2,042) | ₨1,419 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 638 NT$ (₨1,860) | ₨590 | + 215% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,000 NT$ (₨17,502) | ₨1,843 | + 850% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 872 NT$ (₨2,544) | ₨2,143 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 322 NT$ (₨939) | ₨766 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 180 NT$ (₨525) | ₨240 | + 118% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 227 NT$ (₨663) | ₨204 | + 224% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,917 NT$ (₨37,678) | ₨42,526 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.05 NT$ (₨15) | ₨7 | + 119% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,024 NT$ (₨2,987) | ₨1,579 | + 89% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 121 NT$ (₨353) | ₨271 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 99% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,812 prices entered by 520 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2025.
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Cost of living in Taiwan is 99% more expensive than in India
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