Cost of living in Tokyo, Japan vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tokyo (Japan) is 42% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥980 (255 NT$) | 164 NT$ | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥715 (186 NT$) | 140 NT$ | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥412 (107 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥204 (53 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥269 (70 NT$) | 65 NT$ | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥646 (168 NT$) | 73 NT$ | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥922 (240 NT$) | 229 NT$ | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥782 (203 NT$) | 108 NT$ | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥374 (97 NT$) | 91 NT$ | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥320 (83 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,358 (353 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥203 (53 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥245 (64 NT$) | 38 NT$ | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 208% | |||
| Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 208% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥337,671 (87,836 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | + 406% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥180,552 (46,966 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | + 284% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,957 (5,712 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥156,604 (40,736 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | + 273% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥87,267 (22,700 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | + 208% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥10,721 (2,789 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 251% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,550 (923 NT$) | 530 NT$ | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥38,854 (10,107 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,643 (2,508 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥614 (160 NT$) | 221 NT$ | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,289 (595 NT$) | 461 NT$ | + 29% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is 12% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,884 (1,791 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,922 (1,280 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,338 (2,169 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,499 (3,511 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 90% | |||
| Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is 90% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,615,550 (680,367 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥138 (36 NT$) | 30 NT$ | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,727 (2,790 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | + 175% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,842 (1,000 NT$) | 253 NT$ | + 295% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 9% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,072 (279 NT$) | 246 NT$ | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,341 (349 NT$) | 201 NT$ | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,780 (1,243 NT$) | 820 NT$ | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥623 (162 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥587 (153 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥471 (122 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥156 (41 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥205 (53 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,518 (915 NT$) | 272 NT$ | + 236% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 73% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,598 (936 NT$) | 671 NT$ | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,610 (939 NT$) | 556 NT$ | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥12,278 (3,194 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | + 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,300 (1,639 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,651 (429 NT$) | 275 NT$ | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥400 (104 NT$) | 92 NT$ | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥707 (184 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 229% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥43,664 (11,358 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥40 (10 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | + 107% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,412 (2,708 NT$) | 988 NT$ | + 174% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥506 (132 NT$) | 95 NT$ | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 87% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 503 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tokyo (Japan) is 87% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
For example, you would need at least 91,645 NT$ (¥352,311) in Tokyo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 49,000 NT$ in Tainan City.
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