Cost of living in Tokyo (Japan) is 75% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
We need your help!
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
Do you know the prices in Tainan City or in Tokyo? You can help!
Improve the prices for Tainan City! Improve the prices for Tokyo!
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 458 prices entered by 57 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tokyo (Japan) is 36% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Tokyo | Tainan City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,032 (237 NT$) | 126 NT$ | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥721 (166 NT$) | 140 NT$ | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥553 (127 NT$) | 59 NT$ | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥199 (46 NT$) | 97 NT$ | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥284 (65 NT$) | 79 NT$ | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥631 (145 NT$) | 71 NT$ | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,006 (231 NT$) | 215 NT$ | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥939 (216 NT$) | 111 NT$ | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥592 (136 NT$) | 89 NT$ | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥289 (67 NT$) | 47 NT$ | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,241 (285 NT$) | 397 NT$ | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥239 (55 NT$) | 42 NT$ | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥211 (49 NT$) | 37 NT$ | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 203% | |||
| Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 203% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Tokyo | Tainan City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥343,765 (79,083 NT$) | 17,325 NT$ | + 356% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥189,101 (43,502 NT$) | 12,038 NT$ | + 261% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥25,691 (5,910 NT$) | 1,787 NT$ | + 231% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥159,856 (36,775 NT$) | 10,863 NT$ | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥92,905 (21,373 NT$) | 7,308 NT$ | + 192% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥18,187 (4,184 NT$) | 800 NT$ | + 423% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,516 (1,039 NT$) | 529 NT$ | + 97% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥50,930 (11,716 NT$) | 12,805 NT$ | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,954 (2,290 NT$) | 3,006 NT$ | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥985 (227 NT$) | 200 NT$ | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,206 (507 NT$) | 379 NT$ | + 34% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is 6% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Tokyo | Tainan City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,146 (1,414 NT$) | 1,963 NT$ | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,168 (1,189 NT$) | 990 NT$ | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,786 (2,021 NT$) | 2,156 NT$ | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,791 (3,173 NT$) | 2,471 NT$ | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is 73% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Tokyo | Tainan City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,687,690 (618,299 NT$) | 866,289 NT$ | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥166 (38 NT$) | 28 NT$ | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,345 (2,380 NT$) | 985 NT$ | + 142% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,972 (914 NT$) | 253 NT$ | + 262% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 11% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Tokyo | Tainan City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,787 (411 NT$) | 232 NT$ | + 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,320 (304 NT$) | 202 NT$ | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,244 (976 NT$) | 754 NT$ | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥759 (174 NT$) | 218 NT$ | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥601 (138 NT$) | 231 NT$ | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥407 (94 NT$) | 208 NT$ | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥206 (47 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥262 (60 NT$) | 90 NT$ | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,216 (740 NT$) | 272 NT$ | + 172% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 67% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Tokyo | Tainan City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,820 (879 NT$) | 671 NT$ | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,590 (826 NT$) | 556 NT$ | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥11,604 (2,669 NT$) | 1,660 NT$ | + 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,254 (1,439 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,006 (231 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥470 (108 NT$) | 92 NT$ | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥574 (132 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 137% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥48,237 (11,097 NT$) | 10,729 NT$ | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (12 NT$) | 5.00 NT$ | + 141% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,331 (2,147 NT$) | 988 NT$ | + 117% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥599 (138 NT$) | 95 NT$ | + 45% | |
 |
TOTAL | + 75% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 458 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.23005
TWD
/
JPY
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Dubai is 209% more expensive than in Delhi
- Cost of living in Mexico City is 51% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in London is 26% more expensive than in Paris
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 50% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Medellín is about the same as in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Bangkok is 87% more expensive than in Delhi
- Cost of living in Perth, Scotland is 35% more expensive than in Toluca
- Cost of living in Hong Kong is 18% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Abu Dhabi is 8% cheaper than in Dubai
- Cost of living in Barcelona is about the same as in Madrid
Compare other countries
For example, you would need at least 99,481 NT$ (¥432,437) in Tokyo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 57,000 NT$ in Tainan City.
Do you live in Tainan City? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Johor Bahru (Malaysia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Shenzhen (China)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Hong Kong
- Cost of Living, Prices in Macao
- Cost of Living, Prices in Beijing (China)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Yogyakarta (Indonesia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Taipei (Taiwan)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Seoul (South Korea)
Prices recently added
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Victoria costs C$45 (37 minutes ago)
- Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new in São José dos Campos costs R$ 79,000 (39 minutes ago)
- Nice dinner at an italian restaurant, dinner for two in Queretaro costs Mex$ 800 (about 1 hour ago)
- 1 pack of marlboro cigarettes in Moscow costs руб 190 (about 1 hour ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in La Plata costs ARS $1,500 (about 1 hour ago)
- Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) in Vancouver, Washington costs $12 (about 1 hour ago)