Cost of living in Hyderabad, India (India) is 41% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan)
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Food | - 33% | |||
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Food in Hyderabad, India (India) is 33% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Hyderabad, India | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨554 (206 NT$) | 138 NT$ | + 50% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨500 (186 NT$) | 117 NT$ | + 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨155 (58 NT$) | 109 NT$ | - 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨74 (27 NT$) | 90 NT$ | - 70% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨92 (34 NT$) | 77 NT$ | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨33 (12 NT$) | 112 NT$ | - 89% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨288 (107 NT$) | 264 NT$ | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨234 (87 NT$) | 153 NT$ | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨39 (14 NT$) | 134 NT$ | - 89% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨139 (52 NT$) | 47 NT$ | + 11% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,011 (376 NT$) | 425 NT$ | - 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨158 (59 NT$) | 47 NT$ | + 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨62 (23 NT$) | 47 NT$ | - 51% | |
Housing | - 39% | |||
Housing in Hyderabad, India (India) is 39% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨45,497 (16,907 NT$) | 28,669 NT$ | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,523 (7,627 NT$) | 18,348 NT$ | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,024 (1,867 NT$) | 2,403 NT$ | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,211 (10,112 NT$) | 15,908 NT$ | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,606 (5,056 NT$) | 10,633 NT$ | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,466 (1,288 NT$) | 1,532 NT$ | - 16% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨442 (164 NT$) | 657 NT$ | - 75% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨32,819 (12,196 NT$) | 14,136 NT$ | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨14,882 (5,531 NT$) | 2,919 NT$ | + 89% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨741 (275 NT$) | 217 NT$ | + 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨657 (244 NT$) | 258 NT$ | - 5% | |
Clothes | - 51% | |||
Clothes in Hyderabad, India (India) is 51% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,279 (847 NT$) | 1,784 NT$ | - 53% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨1,694 (629 NT$) | 1,133 NT$ | - 44% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,293 (1,224 NT$) | 2,322 NT$ | - 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,381 (885 NT$) | 3,286 NT$ | - 73% | |
Transportation | - 40% | |||
Transportation in Hyderabad, India (India) is 40% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,400,270 (520,370 NT$) | 909,474 NT$ | - 43% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨117 (43 NT$) | 36 NT$ | + 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,260 (468 NT$) | 1,087 NT$ | - 57% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨350 (130 NT$) | 270 NT$ | - 52% | |
Personal Care | - 56% | |||
Personal Care in Hyderabad, India (India) is 56% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨247 (92 NT$) | 338 NT$ | - 73% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨352 (131 NT$) | 344 NT$ | - 62% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨662 (246 NT$) | 1,713 NT$ | - 86% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨802 (298 NT$) | 256 NT$ | + 16% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨170 (63 NT$) | 180 NT$ | - 65% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨279 (104 NT$) | 157 NT$ | - 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨164 (61 NT$) | 64 NT$ | - 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨114 (42 NT$) | 69 NT$ | - 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨470 (175 NT$) | 357 NT$ | - 51% | |
Entertainment | - 45% | |||
Entertainment in Hyderabad, India (India) is 45% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Hyderabad, India | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,691 (628 NT$) | 712 NT$ | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨617 (229 NT$) | 506 NT$ | - 55% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,407 (523 NT$) | 2,025 NT$ | - 74% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,559 (579 NT$) | 1,510 NT$ | - 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨406 (151 NT$) | 288 NT$ | - 48% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨109 (40 NT$) | 118 NT$ | - 66% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨260 (97 NT$) | 120 NT$ | - 19% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨56,796 (21,107 NT$) | 13,938 NT$ | + 51% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.17 (0.43 NT$) | 7 NT$ | - 93% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,399 (520 NT$) | 1,363 NT$ | - 62% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨347 (129 NT$) | 109 NT$ | + 18% | |
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TOTAL | - 41% |

These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
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