Cost of living in Madras (India) is 49% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan)
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| Food | - 51% | |||
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| Food in Madras (India) is 51% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Madras | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨338 (126 NT$) | 138 NT$ | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨259 (96 NT$) | 117 NT$ | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨152 (57 NT$) | 109 NT$ | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨56 (21 NT$) | 90 NT$ | - 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 (26 NT$) | 77 NT$ | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (13 NT$) | 112 NT$ | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨300 (112 NT$) | 264 NT$ | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨194 (72 NT$) | 153 NT$ | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨34 (12 NT$) | 134 NT$ | - 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨158 (59 NT$) | 47 NT$ | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨609 (227 NT$) | 425 NT$ | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨88 (33 NT$) | 47 NT$ | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨41 (15 NT$) | 47 NT$ | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Madras (India) is 48% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Madras | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨31,812 (11,844 NT$) | 28,669 NT$ | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨22,274 (8,293 NT$) | 18,348 NT$ | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,163 (1,922 NT$) | 2,403 NT$ | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨21,234 (7,906 NT$) | 15,908 NT$ | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,266 (5,311 NT$) | 10,633 NT$ | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,256 (1,584 NT$) | 1,532 NT$ | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨729 (271 NT$) | 657 NT$ | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨33,303 (12,399 NT$) | 14,136 NT$ | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,487 (5,021 NT$) | 2,919 NT$ | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨587 (218 NT$) | 217 NT$ | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨227 (84 NT$) | 258 NT$ | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Madras (India) is 34% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Madras | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,570 (957 NT$) | 1,784 NT$ | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,347 (874 NT$) | 1,133 NT$ | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,349 (1,619 NT$) | 2,322 NT$ | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,145 (1,171 NT$) | 3,286 NT$ | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Madras (India) is 52% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Madras | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,036,560 (385,915 NT$) | 909,474 NT$ | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨103 (38 NT$) | 36 NT$ | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,000 (372 NT$) | 1,087 NT$ | - 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨259 (96 NT$) | 270 NT$ | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Madras (India) is 59% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Madras | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨216 (80 NT$) | 338 NT$ | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨261 (97 NT$) | 344 NT$ | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,000 (372 NT$) | 1,713 NT$ | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨354 (132 NT$) | 256 NT$ | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨173 (64 NT$) | 180 NT$ | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨345 (128 NT$) | 157 NT$ | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨176 (65 NT$) | 64 NT$ | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨73 (27 NT$) | 69 NT$ | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨341 (127 NT$) | 357 NT$ | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Madras (India) is 43% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Madras | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,633 (608 NT$) | 712 NT$ | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨545 (203 NT$) | 506 NT$ | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,436 (535 NT$) | 2,025 NT$ | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,776 (661 NT$) | 1,510 NT$ | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨603 (225 NT$) | 288 NT$ | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨200 (74 NT$) | 118 NT$ | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨241 (90 NT$) | 120 NT$ | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨40,356 (15,025 NT$) | 13,938 NT$ | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.18 (1.19 NT$) | 7 NT$ | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,070 (771 NT$) | 1,363 NT$ | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨251 (93 NT$) | 109 NT$ | - 15% | |
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TOTAL | - 49% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 323 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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