Cost of living in Taiwan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 153% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 153% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 202 NT$ (₨510) | ₨377 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 144 NT$ (₨364) | ₨279 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 133 NT$ (₨335) | ₨138 | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 99 NT$ (₨250) | ₨51 | + 386% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 104 NT$ (₨263) | ₨72 | + 266% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 156 NT$ (₨393) | ₨36 | + 998% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 314 NT$ (₨792) | ₨212 | + 273% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 186 NT$ (₨469) | ₨134 | + 251% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 173 NT$ (₨437) | ₨28 | + 1449% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 64 NT$ (₨162) | ₨129 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 524 NT$ (₨1,321) | ₨796 | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 69 NT$ (₨175) | ₨84 | + 108% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 37 NT$ (₨93) | ₨35 | + 163% | |
| Housing | + 176% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 176% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,975 NT$ (₨93,269) | ₨32,198 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 23,631 NT$ (₨59,607) | ₨19,918 | + 199% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,352 NT$ (₨10,978) | ₨4,356 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 27,227 NT$ (₨68,680) | ₨22,146 | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 17,055 NT$ (₨43,019) | ₨13,230 | + 225% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,324 NT$ (₨5,863) | ₨3,207 | + 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,038 NT$ (₨2,617) | ₨731 | + 258% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 16,501 NT$ (₨41,622) | ₨29,765 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,162 NT$ (₨13,021) | ₨10,273 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 286 NT$ (₨722) | ₨376 | + 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 423 NT$ (₨1,067) | ₨371 | + 188% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 69% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,259 NT$ (₨5,699) | ₨2,371 | + 140% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,408 NT$ (₨3,551) | ₨2,575 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,784 NT$ (₨7,023) | ₨3,733 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,361 NT$ (₨8,477) | ₨2,697 | + 214% | |
| Transportation | + 135% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 135% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 912,103 NT$ (₨2,300,735) | ₨938,983 | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 35 NT$ (₨88) | ₨75 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,734 NT$ (₨4,374) | ₨1,197 | + 265% | |
| Personal Care | + 214% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 214% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 319 NT$ (₨803) | ₨96 | + 737% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 313 NT$ (₨791) | ₨200 | + 295% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 986 NT$ (₨2,488) | ₨913 | + 173% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 318 NT$ (₨801) | ₨248 | + 224% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 286 NT$ (₨722) | ₨178 | + 305% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 259 NT$ (₨654) | ₨238 | + 175% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 84 NT$ (₨212) | ₨151 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 101 NT$ (₨254) | ₨69 | + 266% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 437 NT$ (₨1,101) | ₨234 | + 370% | |
| Entertainment | + 131% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 131% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,129 NT$ (₨2,847) | ₨1,246 | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 641 NT$ (₨1,616) | ₨470 | + 244% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,360 NT$ (₨8,477) | ₨1,755 | + 383% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,591 NT$ (₨4,013) | ₨1,911 | + 110% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 463 NT$ (₨1,168) | ₨673 | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 115 NT$ (₨291) | ₨216 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 133 NT$ (₨335) | ₨201 | + 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,908 NT$ (₨35,083) | ₨33,945 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11 NT$ (₨28) | ₨2.15 | + 1218% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,427 NT$ (₨3,599) | ₨1,834 | + 96% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 139 NT$ (₨351) | ₨257 | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 147% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,403 prices entered by 2,398 different people.
Cost of living in Taiwan is 147% more expensive than in India
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