Cost of living in Delhi, India vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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Food | - 34% | |||
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Food in Delhi (India) is 34% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨516 (196 NT$) | 143 NT$ | + 37% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨290 (110 NT$) | 139 NT$ | - 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨164 (62 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 (21 NT$) | 90 NT$ | - 77% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨75 (29 NT$) | 60 NT$ | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨39 (15 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 80% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨262 (99 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨114 (43 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨27 (10 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 89% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨123 (47 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,182 (450 NT$) | 427 NT$ | + 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨82 (31 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨32 (12 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 69% | |
Housing | - 30% | |||
Housing in Delhi (India) is 30% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨40,491 (15,398 NT$) | 17,547 NT$ | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,462 (8,922 NT$) | 12,262 NT$ | - 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,645 (1,766 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨25,531 (9,709 NT$) | 12,204 NT$ | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨15,415 (5,862 NT$) | 7,424 NT$ | - 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,363 (1,279 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 61% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨649 (247 NT$) | 530 NT$ | - 53% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨29,554 (11,239 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,781 (3,339 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨344 (131 NT$) | 208 NT$ | - 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨182 (69 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 85% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Delhi (India) is 17% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,451 (932 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 54% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,149 (1,197 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | + 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,546 (1,348 NT$) | 2,226 NT$ | - 39% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,647 (1,007 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | - 60% | |
Transportation | - 41% | |||
Transportation in Delhi (India) is 41% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨950,307 (361,393 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | - 55% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (30 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,584 (603 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | - 41% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨217 (83 NT$) | 253 NT$ | - 67% | |
Personal Care | - 68% | |||
Personal Care in Delhi (India) is 68% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨97 (37 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 85% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨180 (68 NT$) | 201 NT$ | - 66% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨526 (200 NT$) | 820 NT$ | - 76% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨294 (112 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 51% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨141 (54 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 76% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨324 (123 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨100 (38 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (26 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 72% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨259 (99 NT$) | 272 NT$ | - 64% | |
Entertainment | - 18% | |||
Entertainment in Delhi (India) is 18% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,111 (422 NT$) | 690 NT$ | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨778 (296 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,260 (1,240 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | - 44% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,774 (1,055 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | + 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨730 (278 NT$) | 275 NT$ | + 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨244 (93 NT$) | 87 NT$ | + 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨270 (103 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 84% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨35,362 (13,448 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | + 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.90 (1.48 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | - 70% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,478 (942 NT$) | 982 NT$ | - 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨324 (123 NT$) | 95 NT$ | + 29% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 52,000 NT$ in Tainan City you would need to make just about 33,970 NT$ (₨89,325) in Delhi.
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