Cost of living in Tokyo (Japan) is 24% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan)
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| Food | - 13% | |||
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| Food in Tokyo (Japan) is 13% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Taipei | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,078 (233 NT$) | 196 NT$ | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥816 (176 NT$) | 151 NT$ | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥537 (116 NT$) | 131 NT$ | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥223 (48 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥325 (70 NT$) | 113 NT$ | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥625 (135 NT$) | 131 NT$ | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,115 (241 NT$) | 255 NT$ | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥646 (140 NT$) | 167 NT$ | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥399 (86 NT$) | 112 NT$ | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥323 (70 NT$) | 46 NT$ | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,212 (262 NT$) | 668 NT$ | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥206 (44 NT$) | 57 NT$ | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥170 (37 NT$) | 35 NT$ | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 66% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Taipei | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥440,096 (95,098 NT$) | 46,737 NT$ | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥204,809 (44,256 NT$) | 27,868 NT$ | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,525 (4,651 NT$) | 2,043 NT$ | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥187,941 (40,611 NT$) | 28,028 NT$ | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥105,361 (22,767 NT$) | 14,776 NT$ | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥15,623 (3,376 NT$) | 1,684 NT$ | + 100% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,676 (1,011 NT$) | 649 NT$ | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥55,307 (11,951 NT$) | 14,881 NT$ | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥11,673 (2,522 NT$) | 4,456 NT$ | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥984 (213 NT$) | 210 NT$ | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,546 (550 NT$) | 502 NT$ | + 10% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is 18% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,033 (1,736 NT$) | 2,355 NT$ | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,248 (1,134 NT$) | 1,295 NT$ | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,514 (2,056 NT$) | 2,343 NT$ | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,390 (2,677 NT$) | 3,529 NT$ | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is 34% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,894,200 (625,393 NT$) | 996,018 NT$ | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥167 (36 NT$) | 31 NT$ | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,120 (1,971 NT$) | 1,254 NT$ | + 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥4,324 (934 NT$) | 261 NT$ | + 258% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 18% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Taipei | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,320 (285 NT$) | 264 NT$ | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,320 (285 NT$) | 237 NT$ | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,514 (975 NT$) | 1,063 NT$ | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥622 (134 NT$) | 342 NT$ | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥647 (140 NT$) | 199 NT$ | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥506 (109 NT$) | 256 NT$ | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥218 (47 NT$) | 50 NT$ | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥217 (47 NT$) | 88 NT$ | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,189 (905 NT$) | 667 NT$ | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 21% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Taipei | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,056 (1,092 NT$) | 1,075 NT$ | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,905 (844 NT$) | 575 NT$ | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥10,552 (2,280 NT$) | 4,123 NT$ | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,894 (1,706 NT$) | 1,694 NT$ | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,840 (398 NT$) | 392 NT$ | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥519 (112 NT$) | 135 NT$ | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥619 (134 NT$) | 184 NT$ | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥51,220 (11,068 NT$) | 13,158 NT$ | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (11 NT$) | 5.13 NT$ | + 120% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,678 (2,091 NT$) | 1,381 NT$ | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥601 (130 NT$) | 127 NT$ | + 2% | |
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TOTAL | + 24% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 510 prices entered by 115 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2024.
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