Cost of living in Tokyo, Japan vs Taipei, Taiwan
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| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tokyo (Japan) is about the same as in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥948 (247 NT$) | 194 NT$ | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥711 (185 NT$) | 152 NT$ | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥449 (117 NT$) | 128 NT$ | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥203 (53 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥264 (69 NT$) | 101 NT$ | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥666 (174 NT$) | 147 NT$ | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥866 (226 NT$) | 465 NT$ | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥810 (211 NT$) | 155 NT$ | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥384 (100 NT$) | 180 NT$ | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥322 (84 NT$) | 64 NT$ | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,351 (352 NT$) | 628 NT$ | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥207 (54 NT$) | 59 NT$ | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥256 (67 NT$) | 28 NT$ | + 142% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 53% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥334,146 (87,069 NT$) | 44,921 NT$ | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥183,574 (47,834 NT$) | 32,644 NT$ | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,957 (5,721 NT$) | 4,526 NT$ | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥162,228 (42,272 NT$) | 27,496 NT$ | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥91,721 (23,900 NT$) | 18,127 NT$ | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥10,721 (2,794 NT$) | 1,956 NT$ | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,181 (829 NT$) | 735 NT$ | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥42,617 (11,105 NT$) | 14,890 NT$ | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,643 (2,513 NT$) | 4,128 NT$ | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥614 (160 NT$) | 201 NT$ | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,131 (555 NT$) | 383 NT$ | + 45% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is 6% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,884 (1,794 NT$) | 2,299 NT$ | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,922 (1,282 NT$) | 1,189 NT$ | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,338 (2,173 NT$) | 3,201 NT$ | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,101 (3,414 NT$) | 3,531 NT$ | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is 57% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,615,550 (681,542 NT$) | 882,100 NT$ | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥137 (36 NT$) | 36 NT$ | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,727 (2,795 NT$) | 1,326 NT$ | + 111% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,721 (969 NT$) | 253 NT$ | + 284% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 11% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,072 (279 NT$) | 232 NT$ | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,341 (349 NT$) | 240 NT$ | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,929 (1,284 NT$) | 988 NT$ | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥623 (162 NT$) | 327 NT$ | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥587 (153 NT$) | 179 NT$ | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥471 (123 NT$) | 224 NT$ | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥187 (49 NT$) | 84 NT$ | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥205 (53 NT$) | 101 NT$ | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,165 (825 NT$) | 679 NT$ | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 10% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,543 (923 NT$) | 1,262 NT$ | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,574 (931 NT$) | 631 NT$ | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥20,523 (5,348 NT$) | 3,811 NT$ | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,377 (1,662 NT$) | 2,054 NT$ | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,651 (430 NT$) | 382 NT$ | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥400 (104 NT$) | 144 NT$ | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥530 (138 NT$) | 174 NT$ | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥43,664 (11,378 NT$) | 13,389 NT$ | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥40 (10 NT$) | 7 NT$ | + 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,289 (2,681 NT$) | 1,614 NT$ | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥506 (132 NT$) | 130 NT$ | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 562 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 157,215 NT$ (¥603,343) in Tokyo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 122,000 NT$ in Taipei.
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