Cost of living in Delhi, India vs Taipei, Taiwan
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Food | - 55% | |||
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Food in Delhi (India) is 55% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨516 (195 NT$) | 194 NT$ | + 0% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨290 (110 NT$) | 152 NT$ | - 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨164 (62 NT$) | 128 NT$ | - 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 (21 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 78% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨75 (29 NT$) | 101 NT$ | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨39 (15 NT$) | 147 NT$ | - 90% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨262 (99 NT$) | 465 NT$ | - 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨114 (43 NT$) | 155 NT$ | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨27 (10 NT$) | 180 NT$ | - 94% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨123 (47 NT$) | 64 NT$ | - 27% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,182 (448 NT$) | 628 NT$ | - 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨82 (31 NT$) | 59 NT$ | - 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨32 (12 NT$) | 28 NT$ | - 57% | |
Housing | - 65% | |||
Housing in Delhi (India) is 65% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨40,491 (15,331 NT$) | 44,921 NT$ | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,462 (8,883 NT$) | 32,644 NT$ | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,645 (1,759 NT$) | 4,526 NT$ | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨25,531 (9,667 NT$) | 27,496 NT$ | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨15,415 (5,836 NT$) | 18,127 NT$ | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,363 (1,273 NT$) | 1,956 NT$ | - 35% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨649 (246 NT$) | 735 NT$ | - 67% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨29,554 (11,190 NT$) | 14,890 NT$ | - 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,781 (3,325 NT$) | 4,128 NT$ | - 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨344 (130 NT$) | 201 NT$ | - 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨182 (69 NT$) | 383 NT$ | - 82% | |
Clothes | - 32% | |||
Clothes in Delhi (India) is 32% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,451 (928 NT$) | 2,299 NT$ | - 60% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,149 (1,192 NT$) | 1,189 NT$ | + 0% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,546 (1,342 NT$) | 3,201 NT$ | - 58% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,647 (1,002 NT$) | 3,531 NT$ | - 72% | |
Transportation | - 51% | |||
Transportation in Delhi (India) is 51% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨950,307 (359,808 NT$) | 882,100 NT$ | - 59% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (29 NT$) | 36 NT$ | - 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,584 (600 NT$) | 1,326 NT$ | - 55% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨217 (82 NT$) | 253 NT$ | - 67% | |
Personal Care | - 69% | |||
Personal Care in Delhi (India) is 69% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨97 (37 NT$) | 232 NT$ | - 84% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨180 (68 NT$) | 240 NT$ | - 72% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨526 (199 NT$) | 988 NT$ | - 80% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨294 (111 NT$) | 327 NT$ | - 66% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨141 (53 NT$) | 179 NT$ | - 70% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨324 (123 NT$) | 224 NT$ | - 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨100 (38 NT$) | 84 NT$ | - 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (26 NT$) | 101 NT$ | - 74% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨259 (98 NT$) | 679 NT$ | - 86% | |
Entertainment | - 48% | |||
Entertainment in Delhi (India) is 48% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,111 (421 NT$) | 1,262 NT$ | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨778 (295 NT$) | 631 NT$ | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,260 (1,234 NT$) | 3,811 NT$ | - 68% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,774 (1,050 NT$) | 2,054 NT$ | - 49% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨730 (276 NT$) | 382 NT$ | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨244 (92 NT$) | 144 NT$ | - 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨270 (102 NT$) | 174 NT$ | - 41% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨35,362 (13,389 NT$) | 13,389 NT$ | + 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.90 (1.48 NT$) | 7 NT$ | - 79% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,478 (938 NT$) | 1,614 NT$ | - 42% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨324 (123 NT$) | 130 NT$ | - 6% | |
TOTAL | - 55% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Delhi (India) is 55% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 142,000 NT$ in Taipei you would need to make just about 63,495 NT$ (₨167,699) in Delhi.
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