Cost of living in Sendai, Japan vs Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sendai (Japan) is about the same as in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥838 (219 NT$) | 150 NT$ | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥614 (160 NT$) | 122 NT$ | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥423 (110 NT$) | 109 NT$ | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥218 (57 NT$) | 90 NT$ | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥266 (70 NT$) | 84 NT$ | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥417 (109 NT$) | 111 NT$ | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,333 (348 NT$) | 263 NT$ | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥463 (121 NT$) | 152 NT$ | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥263 (69 NT$) | 134 NT$ | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥301 (79 NT$) | 46 NT$ | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,278 (334 NT$) | 422 NT$ | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥196 (51 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥102 (27 NT$) | 47 NT$ | - 43% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Sendai (Japan) is 32% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥130,085 (33,984 NT$) | 28,669 NT$ | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥97,683 (25,519 NT$) | 17,975 NT$ | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥16,396 (4,283 NT$) | 2,468 NT$ | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥78,662 (20,550 NT$) | 14,030 NT$ | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥40,000 (10,450 NT$) | 9,074 NT$ | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥6,000 (1,567 NT$) | 1,527 NT$ | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,000 (1,045 NT$) | 656 NT$ | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥27,500 (7,184 NT$) | 14,132 NT$ | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥30,000 (7,837 NT$) | 2,911 NT$ | + 169% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥750 (196 NT$) | 245 NT$ | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥800 (209 NT$) | 279 NT$ | - 25% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Sendai (Japan) is 29% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥2,760 (721 NT$) | 1,781 NT$ | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥3,623 (946 NT$) | 1,133 NT$ | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥6,700 (1,750 NT$) | 2,327 NT$ | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥9,000 (2,351 NT$) | 3,275 NT$ | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Sendai (Japan) is 76% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 958,973 NT$ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥147 (38 NT$) | 33 NT$ | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,947 (2,860 NT$) | 1,100 NT$ | + 160% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 264 NT$ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Sendai (Japan) is 10% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,400 (366 NT$) | 338 NT$ | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 344 NT$ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥10,000 (2,612 NT$) | 1,698 NT$ | + 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥1,500 (392 NT$) | 255 NT$ | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥500 (131 NT$) | 179 NT$ | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥700 (183 NT$) | 157 NT$ | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥200 (52 NT$) | 63 NT$ | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥200 (52 NT$) | 68 NT$ | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,667 (697 NT$) | 333 NT$ | + 109% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Sendai (Japan) is 23% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,356 (1,138 NT$) | 664 NT$ | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,338 (872 NT$) | 507 NT$ | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥4,000 (1,045 NT$) | 2,272 NT$ | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,506 (1,700 NT$) | 1,411 NT$ | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥912 (238 NT$) | 289 NT$ | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥467 (122 NT$) | 118 NT$ | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥695 (182 NT$) | 120 NT$ | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥12,000 (3,135 NT$) | 13,938 NT$ | - 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 5.39 NT$ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,000 (2,612 NT$) | 1,360 NT$ | + 92% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥572 (150 NT$) | 109 NT$ | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 110,784 NT$ (¥424,059) in Sendai to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 87,000 NT$ in Kaohsiung City.
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