Cost of living in Tokyo (Japan) is 22% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan)
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| Food | - 7% | |||
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| Food in Tokyo (Japan) is 7% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Taipei | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥998 (212 NT$) | 198 NT$ | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥725 (154 NT$) | 149 NT$ | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥549 (117 NT$) | 131 NT$ | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥203 (43 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥320 (68 NT$) | 121 NT$ | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥625 (133 NT$) | 112 NT$ | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,006 (213 NT$) | 241 NT$ | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥930 (197 NT$) | 142 NT$ | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥576 (122 NT$) | 95 NT$ | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥293 (62 NT$) | 49 NT$ | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,206 (256 NT$) | 436 NT$ | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥209 (44 NT$) | 55 NT$ | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥204 (43 NT$) | 58 NT$ | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 48% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Taipei | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥353,722 (75,064 NT$) | 45,531 NT$ | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥186,312 (39,538 NT$) | 30,970 NT$ | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥25,188 (5,345 NT$) | 2,320 NT$ | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥176,914 (37,543 NT$) | 19,964 NT$ | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥96,070 (20,387 NT$) | 13,713 NT$ | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥16,946 (3,596 NT$) | 1,979 NT$ | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,365 (926 NT$) | 765 NT$ | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥41,995 (8,912 NT$) | 17,450 NT$ | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,239 (1,961 NT$) | 4,363 NT$ | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥970 (206 NT$) | 201 NT$ | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,042 (433 NT$) | 502 NT$ | - 14% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is 15% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,126 (1,300 NT$) | 2,404 NT$ | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,407 (1,147 NT$) | 986 NT$ | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,304 (1,974 NT$) | 2,666 NT$ | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,884 (2,946 NT$) | 3,604 NT$ | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is 37% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,751,210 (583,843 NT$) | 939,950 NT$ | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥170 (36 NT$) | 31 NT$ | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,047 (2,132 NT$) | 1,308 NT$ | + 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥4,034 (856 NT$) | 276 NT$ | + 210% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 19% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,787 (379 NT$) | 264 NT$ | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,320 (280 NT$) | 237 NT$ | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,244 (901 NT$) | 1,063 NT$ | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥759 (161 NT$) | 342 NT$ | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥601 (127 NT$) | 199 NT$ | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥584 (124 NT$) | 256 NT$ | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥187 (40 NT$) | 61 NT$ | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥194 (41 NT$) | 88 NT$ | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,414 (725 NT$) | 612 NT$ | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 25% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Taipei | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,513 (958 NT$) | 1,044 NT$ | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,600 (764 NT$) | 643 NT$ | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥11,996 (2,546 NT$) | 4,123 NT$ | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,418 (1,362 NT$) | 1,238 NT$ | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,198 (254 NT$) | 422 NT$ | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥469 (99 NT$) | 104 NT$ | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥580 (123 NT$) | 74 NT$ | + 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥51,220 (10,869 NT$) | 12,962 NT$ | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (11 NT$) | 5.13 NT$ | + 117% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,309 (1,975 NT$) | 1,195 NT$ | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥589 (125 NT$) | 132 NT$ | - 5% | |
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TOTAL | + 22% | ||
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2023.
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