Cost of living in Utsunomiya, Japan vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Utsunomiya (Japan) is 24% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥733 (190 NT$) | 164 NT$ | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥667 (173 NT$) | 140 NT$ | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥457 (119 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥200 (52 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥258 (67 NT$) | 65 NT$ | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥567 (147 NT$) | 73 NT$ | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥583 (151 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥650 (169 NT$) | 108 NT$ | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥383 (99 NT$) | 91 NT$ | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥266 (69 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,370 (356 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥220 (57 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥165 (43 NT$) | 38 NT$ | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 96% | |||
| Housing in Utsunomiya (Japan) is 96% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥126,855 (32,923 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥81,667 (21,195 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥16,933 (4,395 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥95,000 (24,655 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥70,333 (18,254 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥14,000 (3,633 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 357% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,160 (1,080 NT$) | 530 NT$ | + 104% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥62,500 (16,221 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,000 (2,336 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,038 (269 NT$) | 221 NT$ | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 461 NT$ | - | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Utsunomiya (Japan) is 13% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,750 (1,752 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥3,579 (929 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,067 (2,353 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥5,685 (1,475 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | - 42% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Utsunomiya (Japan) is 41% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,763,000 (717,080 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥135 (35 NT$) | 30 NT$ | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥7,750 (2,011 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | + 98% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 253 NT$ | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Utsunomiya (Japan) is 6% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥940 (244 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 201 NT$ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 820 NT$ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥300 (78 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥821 (213 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 212 NT$ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥200 (52 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥175 (45 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,000 (1,038 NT$) | 272 NT$ | + 281% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Utsunomiya (Japan) is 33% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥2,500 (649 NT$) | 671 NT$ | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,400 (882 NT$) | 556 NT$ | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥3,600 (934 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥4,933 (1,280 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥600 (156 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥517 (134 NT$) | 92 NT$ | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥570 (148 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 165% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥47,900 (12,431 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 4.98 NT$ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,500 (2,466 NT$) | 988 NT$ | + 150% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥485 (126 NT$) | 95 NT$ | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
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 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Utsunomiya (Japan) is 39% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
For example, you would need at least 70,906 NT$ (¥273,211) in Utsunomiya to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 51,000 NT$ in Tainan City.
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