Cost of living in Osaka (Japan) is 27% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan)
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| Food | - 11% | |||
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| Food in Osaka (Japan) is 11% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Osaka | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,014 (235 NT$) | 225 NT$ | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥709 (164 NT$) | 129 NT$ | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥424 (98 NT$) | 100 NT$ | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥189 (44 NT$) | 87 NT$ | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥300 (70 NT$) | 89 NT$ | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥652 (151 NT$) | 209 NT$ | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,271 (295 NT$) | 172 NT$ | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥594 (138 NT$) | 156 NT$ | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥461 (107 NT$) | 185 NT$ | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥243 (56 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,908 (442 NT$) | 511 NT$ | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥204 (47 NT$) | 61 NT$ | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥190 (44 NT$) | 24 NT$ | + 84% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Osaka (Japan) is 33% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Osaka | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥191,386 (44,344 NT$) | 32,293 NT$ | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥129,328 (29,965 NT$) | 17,203 NT$ | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥14,974 (3,469 NT$) | 1,882 NT$ | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥98,492 (22,821 NT$) | 17,244 NT$ | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥54,938 (12,729 NT$) | 10,286 NT$ | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥8,443 (1,956 NT$) | 1,323 NT$ | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,824 (886 NT$) | 700 NT$ | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥62,051 (14,377 NT$) | 19,625 NT$ | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥12,089 (2,801 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥984 (228 NT$) | 293 NT$ | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,908 (442 NT$) | 304 NT$ | + 45% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Osaka (Japan) is 9% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Osaka | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,052 (1,866 NT$) | 2,386 NT$ | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,128 (956 NT$) | 1,066 NT$ | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,520 (2,206 NT$) | 2,460 NT$ | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥15,221 (3,527 NT$) | 2,701 NT$ | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in Osaka (Japan) is 77% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Osaka | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,543,340 (589,295 NT$) | 1,075,140 NT$ | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥147 (34 NT$) | 28 NT$ | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,310 (2,621 NT$) | 736 NT$ | + 256% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,226 (748 NT$) | 427 NT$ | + 75% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Osaka (Japan) is 6% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Osaka | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,502 (348 NT$) | 208 NT$ | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,908 (442 NT$) | 300 NT$ | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,261 (987 NT$) | 1,000 NT$ | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥608 (141 NT$) | 298 NT$ | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥638 (148 NT$) | 166 NT$ | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥624 (145 NT$) | 239 NT$ | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥272 (63 NT$) | 58 NT$ | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥219 (51 NT$) | 82 NT$ | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,781 (876 NT$) | 354 NT$ | + 147% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Osaka (Japan) is 26% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Osaka | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,064 (942 NT$) | 582 NT$ | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,584 (830 NT$) | 543 NT$ | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥9,581 (2,220 NT$) | 2,779 NT$ | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥9,049 (2,097 NT$) | 1,134 NT$ | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥828 (192 NT$) | 286 NT$ | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥534 (124 NT$) | 124 NT$ | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥504 (117 NT$) | 131 NT$ | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥61,038 (14,143 NT$) | 13,294 NT$ | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥57 (13 NT$) | 12 NT$ | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,646 (2,003 NT$) | 1,391 NT$ | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥466 (108 NT$) | 100 NT$ | + 8% | |
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TOTAL | + 27% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 33 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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