Cost of living in Tokyo, Japan vs Taichung City, Taiwan
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| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tokyo (Japan) is 7% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥948 (249 NT$) | 225 NT$ | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥711 (187 NT$) | 129 NT$ | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥449 (118 NT$) | 100 NT$ | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥203 (53 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥264 (69 NT$) | 89 NT$ | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥666 (175 NT$) | 209 NT$ | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥866 (227 NT$) | 172 NT$ | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥810 (212 NT$) | 156 NT$ | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥384 (101 NT$) | 185 NT$ | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥322 (85 NT$) | 65 NT$ | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,351 (354 NT$) | 511 NT$ | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥207 (54 NT$) | 61 NT$ | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥256 (67 NT$) | 24 NT$ | + 181% | |
| Housing | + 121% | |||
| Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 121% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥334,146 (87,651 NT$) | 32,293 NT$ | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥183,574 (48,154 NT$) | 17,203 NT$ | + 180% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,957 (5,760 NT$) | 2,032 NT$ | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥162,228 (42,555 NT$) | 17,244 NT$ | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥91,721 (24,060 NT$) | 10,286 NT$ | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥10,721 (2,812 NT$) | 1,437 NT$ | + 96% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,181 (834 NT$) | 700 NT$ | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥42,617 (11,179 NT$) | 19,625 NT$ | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,643 (2,530 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥614 (161 NT$) | 293 NT$ | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,131 (559 NT$) | 304 NT$ | + 84% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is 5% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,884 (1,806 NT$) | 2,386 NT$ | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,922 (1,291 NT$) | 1,066 NT$ | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,338 (2,187 NT$) | 2,460 NT$ | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,101 (3,437 NT$) | 2,701 NT$ | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is 21% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,615,550 (686,095 NT$) | 1,075,140 NT$ | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥137 (36 NT$) | 28 NT$ | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,727 (2,814 NT$) | 2,000 NT$ | + 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,721 (976 NT$) | 428 NT$ | + 128% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is about the same as in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,072 (281 NT$) | 208 NT$ | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,341 (352 NT$) | 300 NT$ | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,929 (1,293 NT$) | 1,000 NT$ | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥623 (163 NT$) | 298 NT$ | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥587 (154 NT$) | 166 NT$ | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥471 (123 NT$) | 239 NT$ | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥187 (49 NT$) | 58 NT$ | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥205 (54 NT$) | 82 NT$ | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,165 (830 NT$) | 354 NT$ | + 134% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 30% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,543 (929 NT$) | 613 NT$ | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,574 (937 NT$) | 543 NT$ | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥20,523 (5,383 NT$) | 2,779 NT$ | + 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,377 (1,673 NT$) | 1,134 NT$ | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,651 (433 NT$) | 286 NT$ | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥400 (105 NT$) | 124 NT$ | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥530 (139 NT$) | 131 NT$ | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥43,664 (11,454 NT$) | 13,294 NT$ | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥40 (10 NT$) | 12 NT$ | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,289 (2,699 NT$) | 1,391 NT$ | + 94% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥506 (133 NT$) | 112 NT$ | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 342 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tokyo (Japan) is 37% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan)
For example, you would need at least 129,162 NT$ (¥492,396) in Tokyo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 94,000 NT$ in Taichung City.
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