Cost of living in Shizuoka, Japan vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shizuoka (Japan) is 82% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,667 (433 NT$) | 164 NT$ | + 163% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥917 (238 NT$) | 140 NT$ | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥400 (104 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥190 (49 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥285 (74 NT$) | 65 NT$ | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥450 (117 NT$) | 73 NT$ | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥633 (165 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥700 (182 NT$) | 108 NT$ | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥700 (182 NT$) | 91 NT$ | + 100% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥400 (104 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 131% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥4,000 (1,039 NT$) | 427 NT$ | + 143% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥275 (71 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥290 (75 NT$) | 38 NT$ | + 97% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Shizuoka (Japan) is 41% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥146,254 (37,991 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 12,243 NT$ | - | |
| 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 | - | 7,382 NT$ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 795 NT$ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥5,000 (1,299 NT$) | 530 NT$ | + 145% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥300,000 (77,928 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | + 447% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 3,404 NT$ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥600 (156 NT$) | 221 NT$ | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 461 NT$ | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Shizuoka (Japan) is 5% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥10,000 (2,598 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,000 (1,039 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,000 (2,078 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥8,000 (2,078 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 142% | |||
| Transportation in Shizuoka (Japan) is 142% 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 | ¥225 (58 NT$) | 30 NT$ | + 97% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥15,000 (3,896 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | + 284% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 253 NT$ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Shizuoka (Japan) is about the same as in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥700 (182 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 201 NT$ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 820 NT$ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥850 (221 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥1,000 (260 NT$) | 219 NT$ | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 212 NT$ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥99 (26 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 94 NT$ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥5,000 (1,299 NT$) | 272 NT$ | + 377% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Shizuoka (Japan) is 26% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,500 (909 NT$) | 671 NT$ | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥2,550 (662 NT$) | 556 NT$ | + 19% | |
| 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 | ¥5,000 (1,299 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,000 (260 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥600 (156 NT$) | 92 NT$ | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥600 (156 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 179% | |
| 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 | ¥5,500 (1,429 NT$) | 988 NT$ | + 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥600 (156 NT$) | 95 NT$ | + 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 132 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Shizuoka (Japan) is 67% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
For example, you would need at least 83,437 NT$ (¥321,210) in Shizuoka to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 50,000 NT$ in Tainan City.
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