- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 29% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 189 NT$ (¥691) | ¥1,054 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 126 NT$ (¥460) | ¥698 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 91 NT$ (¥332) | ¥436 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 87 NT$ (¥317) | ¥205 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 74 NT$ (¥270) | ¥285 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 89 NT$ (¥326) | ¥777 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 206 NT$ (¥750) | ¥910 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 140 NT$ (¥511) | ¥697 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 77 NT$ (¥281) | ¥414 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 47 NT$ (¥171) | ¥265 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 617 NT$ (¥2,249) | ¥1,538 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 NT$ (¥178) | ¥203 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 NT$ (¥109) | ¥198 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 42,224 NT$ (¥154,041) | ¥231,808 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 20,261 NT$ (¥73,916) | ¥125,591 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,067 NT$ (¥7,541) | ¥21,159 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 22,896 NT$ (¥83,528) | ¥113,754 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 13,112 NT$ (¥47,835) | ¥74,885 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,893 NT$ (¥10,554) | ¥12,611 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 740 NT$ (¥2,699) | ¥4,134 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,669 NT$ (¥53,517) | ¥55,558 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,877 NT$ (¥10,496) | ¥16,830 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 198 NT$ (¥723) | ¥693 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 394 NT$ (¥1,438) | ¥1,932 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 4% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,286 NT$ (¥8,339) | ¥6,829 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,212 NT$ (¥4,422) | ¥4,215 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,601 NT$ (¥9,487) | ¥8,321 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,712 NT$ (¥9,894) | ¥13,972 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 962,989 NT$ (¥3,513,154) | ¥2,590,890 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 NT$ (¥106) | ¥145 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,222 NT$ (¥4,459) | ¥11,257 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 232 NT$ (¥846) | ¥1,278 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 142 NT$ (¥516) | ¥1,016 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 653 NT$ (¥2,382) | ¥3,622 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 275 NT$ (¥1,001) | ¥630 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 128 NT$ (¥468) | ¥707 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 111 NT$ (¥407) | ¥455 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 68 NT$ (¥247) | ¥137 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 79 NT$ (¥290) | ¥217 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 379 NT$ (¥1,383) | ¥2,939 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 749 NT$ (¥2,731) | ¥3,981 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 534 NT$ (¥1,949) | ¥3,365 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,239 NT$ (¥8,168) | ¥14,181 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,561 NT$ (¥5,695) | ¥7,768 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 277 NT$ (¥1,010) | ¥880 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 123 NT$ (¥450) | ¥487 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 168 NT$ (¥615) | ¥560 | + 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,900 NT$ (¥50,710) | ¥49,094 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 NT$ (¥26) | ¥56 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,488 NT$ (¥5,428) | ¥10,296 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 110 NT$ (¥401) | ¥468 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taiwan is 32% cheaper than in Japan
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