Cost of living in Tokyo (Japan) is 50% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan)
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| Food | + 2% | |||
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| Food in Tokyo (Japan) is about the same as in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,062 (232 NT$) | 138 NT$ | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥807 (176 NT$) | 123 NT$ | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥537 (117 NT$) | 108 NT$ | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥224 (49 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥325 (71 NT$) | 79 NT$ | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥625 (136 NT$) | 110 NT$ | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,115 (243 NT$) | 218 NT$ | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥646 (141 NT$) | 144 NT$ | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥399 (87 NT$) | 137 NT$ | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥323 (70 NT$) | 48 NT$ | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,212 (264 NT$) | 425 NT$ | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥213 (46 NT$) | 50 NT$ | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥167 (36 NT$) | 43 NT$ | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 143% | |||
| Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 143% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥422,667 (92,149 NT$) | 28,354 NT$ | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥201,574 (43,947 NT$) | 17,504 NT$ | + 151% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,525 (4,693 NT$) | 2,616 NT$ | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥187,941 (40,975 NT$) | 16,029 NT$ | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥105,361 (22,971 NT$) | 10,702 NT$ | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥15,623 (3,406 NT$) | 1,175 NT$ | + 190% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,676 (1,020 NT$) | 693 NT$ | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥55,307 (12,058 NT$) | 14,136 NT$ | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥11,673 (2,545 NT$) | 3,588 NT$ | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥984 (215 NT$) | 217 NT$ | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,546 (555 NT$) | 285 NT$ | + 95% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is about the same as in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,204 (1,789 NT$) | 1,784 NT$ | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,248 (1,144 NT$) | 1,133 NT$ | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,344 (2,037 NT$) | 2,283 NT$ | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,390 (2,701 NT$) | 3,286 NT$ | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is 56% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,894,200 (630,989 NT$) | 909,474 NT$ | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥167 (36 NT$) | 36 NT$ | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,120 (1,988 NT$) | 962 NT$ | + 107% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥4,203 (916 NT$) | 270 NT$ | + 239% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 20% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,297 (283 NT$) | 338 NT$ | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,320 (288 NT$) | 344 NT$ | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥3,836 (836 NT$) | 1,710 NT$ | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥622 (136 NT$) | 256 NT$ | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥647 (141 NT$) | 174 NT$ | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥506 (110 NT$) | 157 NT$ | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥218 (47 NT$) | 74 NT$ | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥217 (47 NT$) | 69 NT$ | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,189 (913 NT$) | 357 NT$ | + 156% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 39% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,056 (1,102 NT$) | 712 NT$ | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,905 (851 NT$) | 506 NT$ | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥10,552 (2,301 NT$) | 2,025 NT$ | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,567 (1,650 NT$) | 1,510 NT$ | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥2,350 (512 NT$) | 288 NT$ | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥521 (114 NT$) | 118 NT$ | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥635 (139 NT$) | 120 NT$ | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥51,220 (11,167 NT$) | 13,938 NT$ | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (11 NT$) | 7 NT$ | + 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,678 (2,110 NT$) | 1,363 NT$ | + 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥601 (131 NT$) | 109 NT$ | + 20% | |
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TOTAL | + 50% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 417 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2024.
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