Cost of living in Kolkata (India) is 36% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan)
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| Food | - 52% | |||
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| Food in Kolkata (India) is 52% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨529 (197 NT$) | 190 NT$ | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨290 (108 NT$) | 159 NT$ | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨181 (67 NT$) | 105 NT$ | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨56 (21 NT$) | 88 NT$ | - 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨79 (29 NT$) | 100 NT$ | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨42 (16 NT$) | 209 NT$ | - 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨244 (91 NT$) | 172 NT$ | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨192 (72 NT$) | 156 NT$ | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (9 NT$) | 185 NT$ | - 95% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨171 (64 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨916 (341 NT$) | 511 NT$ | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨91 (34 NT$) | 61 NT$ | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨28 (10 NT$) | 24 NT$ | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Kolkata (India) is 55% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨31,790 (11,833 NT$) | 39,844 NT$ | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨18,066 (6,725 NT$) | 17,203 NT$ | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,406 (1,268 NT$) | 1,882 NT$ | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨21,430 (7,977 NT$) | 17,244 NT$ | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,052 (3,742 NT$) | 10,286 NT$ | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,814 (675 NT$) | 1,323 NT$ | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨378 (141 NT$) | 700 NT$ | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨32,267 (12,011 NT$) | 19,625 NT$ | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨14,536 (5,411 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨553 (206 NT$) | 293 NT$ | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,000 (372 NT$) | 304 NT$ | + 22% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Kolkata (India) is 29% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,132 (1,166 NT$) | 2,386 NT$ | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨5,520 (2,055 NT$) | 1,066 NT$ | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,687 (2,117 NT$) | 2,460 NT$ | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨7,107 (2,645 NT$) | 2,701 NT$ | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Kolkata (India) is 11% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,282,520 (477,401 NT$) | 1,075,140 NT$ | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨110 (41 NT$) | 28 NT$ | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,630 (979 NT$) | 736 NT$ | + 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨280 (104 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Kolkata (India) is 46% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨107 (40 NT$) | 208 NT$ | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨834 (310 NT$) | 300 NT$ | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨803 (299 NT$) | 1,000 NT$ | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨278 (104 NT$) | 298 NT$ | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨185 (69 NT$) | 166 NT$ | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨464 (173 NT$) | 239 NT$ | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨142 (53 NT$) | 58 NT$ | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨84 (31 NT$) | 82 NT$ | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨249 (93 NT$) | 354 NT$ | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Kolkata (India) is 39% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,611 (600 NT$) | 582 NT$ | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨523 (195 NT$) | 543 NT$ | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,451 (540 NT$) | 2,779 NT$ | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,144 (798 NT$) | 1,134 NT$ | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,040 (387 NT$) | 286 NT$ | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨295 (110 NT$) | 124 NT$ | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨307 (114 NT$) | 131 NT$ | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨60,888 (22,665 NT$) | 13,294 NT$ | + 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.88 (0.70 NT$) | 12 NT$ | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,125 (791 NT$) | 1,391 NT$ | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨213 (79 NT$) | 100 NT$ | - 21% | |
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TOTAL | - 36% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 354 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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