- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taiwan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 97% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 97% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 198 NT$ (₨470) | ₨421 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 129 NT$ (₨307) | ₨266 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 97 NT$ (₨230) | ₨143 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 89 NT$ (₨211) | ₨52 | + 310% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 75 NT$ (₨179) | ₨72 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 120 NT$ (₨285) | ₨41 | + 596% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 215 NT$ (₨510) | ₨202 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 164 NT$ (₨391) | ₨138 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 87 NT$ (₨206) | ₨25 | + 738% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 48 NT$ (₨114) | ₨120 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 593 NT$ (₨1,410) | ₨819 | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 51 NT$ (₨120) | ₨82 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 NT$ (₨89) | ₨32 | + 176% | |
| Housing | + 111% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 111% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 38,964 NT$ (₨92,644) | ₨31,052 | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 21,679 NT$ (₨51,546) | ₨21,450 | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,366 NT$ (₨5,625) | ₨4,341 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,570 NT$ (₨58,420) | ₨25,423 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 14,272 NT$ (₨33,935) | ₨15,781 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,035 NT$ (₨4,838) | ₨3,687 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 714 NT$ (₨1,697) | ₨840 | + 102% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,846 NT$ (₨35,299) | ₨33,561 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,044 NT$ (₨7,237) | ₨10,390 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 214 NT$ (₨509) | ₨379 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 393 NT$ (₨934) | ₨536 | + 74% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 28% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,850 NT$ (₨4,399) | ₨2,386 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,172 NT$ (₨2,788) | ₨2,710 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,658 NT$ (₨6,320) | ₨3,680 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,891 NT$ (₨6,874) | ₨2,903 | + 137% | |
| Transportation | + 90% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 90% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,027,320 NT$ (₨2,442,661) | ₨876,432 | + 179% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 NT$ (₨69) | ₨77 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,218 NT$ (₨2,895) | ₨1,304 | + 122% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 60% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 211 NT$ (₨502) | ₨132 | + 279% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 193 NT$ (₨460) | ₨290 | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 610 NT$ (₨1,450) | ₨1,525 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 275 NT$ (₨653) | ₨251 | + 160% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 124 NT$ (₨295) | ₨176 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 154 NT$ (₨366) | ₨223 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 66 NT$ (₨156) | ₨135 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 NT$ (₨213) | ₨69 | + 211% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 380 NT$ (₨903) | ₨322 | + 181% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 12% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 774 NT$ (₨1,841) | ₨1,209 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 542 NT$ (₨1,288) | ₨471 | + 173% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,115 NT$ (₨2,652) | ₨1,936 | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,314 NT$ (₨3,124) | ₨1,816 | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 265 NT$ (₨631) | ₨622 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 124 NT$ (₨295) | ₨191 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 169 NT$ (₨401) | ₨205 | + 96% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,900 NT$ (₨33,050) | ₨38,905 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 NT$ (₨17) | ₨54 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,489 NT$ (₨3,540) | ₨1,870 | + 89% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 110 NT$ (₨262) | ₨248 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taiwan is 61% more expensive than in India
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