Cost of living in Kawasaki, Japan vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kawasaki (Japan) is 18% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,055 (274 NT$) | 164 NT$ | + 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥715 (186 NT$) | 140 NT$ | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥403 (105 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥207 (54 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥250 (65 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 73 NT$ | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥270 (70 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 108 NT$ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 91 NT$ | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥242 (63 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,995 (518 NT$) | 427 NT$ | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥173 (45 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 38 NT$ | - | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Kawasaki (Japan) is 45% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥138,750 (36,042 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥190,000 (49,354 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | + 303% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 1,812 NT$ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 10,913 NT$ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥50,000 (12,988 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 795 NT$ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥2,000 (520 NT$) | 530 NT$ | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥36,735 (9,542 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥20,000 (5,195 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥900 (234 NT$) | 221 NT$ | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 461 NT$ | - | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Kawasaki (Japan) is 22% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥2,000 (520 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 1,033 NT$ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥6,825 (1,773 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥10,465 (2,718 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Kawasaki (Japan) is 30% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥5,502,890 (1,429,427 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 30 NT$ | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 1,015 NT$ | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 253 NT$ | - | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Kawasaki (Japan) is 18% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,000 (260 NT$) | 246 NT$ | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,000 (260 NT$) | 201 NT$ | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥1,000 (260 NT$) | 820 NT$ | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 229 NT$ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥625 (162 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 212 NT$ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥165 (43 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 94 NT$ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,700 (701 NT$) | 272 NT$ | + 157% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Kawasaki (Japan) is 52% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,000 (1,039 NT$) | 671 NT$ | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥4,000 (1,039 NT$) | 556 NT$ | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 2,218 NT$ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,000 (2,078 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | + 102% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥664 (172 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥400 (104 NT$) | 92 NT$ | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥555 (144 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 158% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 12,433 NT$ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 4.98 NT$ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,000 (2,598 NT$) | 988 NT$ | + 163% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 95 NT$ | - | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 133 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kawasaki (Japan) is 28% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
For example, you would need at least 60,177 NT$ (¥231,663) in Kawasaki to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 47,000 NT$ in Tainan City.
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