Cost of living in Sendai, Japan vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sendai (Japan) is 13% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥838 (218 NT$) | 164 NT$ | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥614 (159 NT$) | 140 NT$ | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥423 (110 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥218 (57 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥266 (69 NT$) | 65 NT$ | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥417 (108 NT$) | 73 NT$ | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,333 (346 NT$) | 229 NT$ | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥463 (120 NT$) | 108 NT$ | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥263 (68 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥301 (78 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,278 (332 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥196 (51 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥102 (27 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Sendai (Japan) is 66% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥130,085 (33,761 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥97,683 (25,351 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥16,396 (4,255 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥78,662 (20,415 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥40,000 (10,381 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥6,000 (1,557 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 96% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,000 (1,038 NT$) | 530 NT$ | + 96% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥27,500 (7,137 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥30,000 (7,786 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | + 129% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥750 (195 NT$) | 221 NT$ | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥800 (208 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Sendai (Japan) is 26% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥2,760 (716 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥3,623 (940 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥6,700 (1,739 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥9,000 (2,336 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Sendai (Japan) is 85% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 798,742 NT$ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥147 (38 NT$) | 30 NT$ | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,947 (2,841 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | + 180% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 253 NT$ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Sendai (Japan) is 8% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,400 (363 NT$) | 246 NT$ | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 201 NT$ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥10,000 (2,595 NT$) | 820 NT$ | + 216% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥1,500 (389 NT$) | 229 NT$ | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥500 (130 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥700 (182 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥200 (52 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥200 (52 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,667 (692 NT$) | 272 NT$ | + 154% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Sendai (Japan) is 42% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,356 (1,130 NT$) | 671 NT$ | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,338 (866 NT$) | 556 NT$ | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥4,000 (1,038 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,506 (1,688 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥912 (237 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥467 (121 NT$) | 92 NT$ | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥695 (180 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 223% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥12,000 (3,114 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | - 75% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 4.98 NT$ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,000 (2,595 NT$) | 988 NT$ | + 163% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥572 (149 NT$) | 95 NT$ | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 135 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 73,660 NT$ (¥283,821) in Sendai to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 51,000 NT$ in Tainan City.
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