Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 11% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Taiwan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 129 NT$ (¥557) | ¥1,145 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 148 NT$ (¥636) | ¥719 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 146 NT$ (¥629) | ¥437 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 105 NT$ (¥451) | ¥211 | + 113% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 85 NT$ (¥365) | ¥282 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 111 NT$ (¥476) | ¥815 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 295 NT$ (¥1,271) | ¥951 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 144 NT$ (¥620) | ¥984 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 87 NT$ (¥373) | ¥421 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 NT$ (¥215) | ¥268 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 739 NT$ (¥3,180) | ¥1,770 | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 49 NT$ (¥212) | ¥217 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 NT$ (¥147) | ¥225 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Taiwan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,462 NT$ (¥195,638) | ¥194,768 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 25,636 NT$ (¥110,320) | ¥126,641 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,301 NT$ (¥5,597) | ¥21,178 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,757 NT$ (¥80,718) | ¥142,258 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,827 NT$ (¥55,198) | ¥80,836 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 605 NT$ (¥2,606) | ¥13,643 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 638 NT$ (¥2,747) | ¥3,988 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,000 NT$ (¥43,034) | ¥59,521 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 NT$ (¥12,910) | ¥17,809 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 155 NT$ (¥667) | ¥665 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 163 NT$ (¥699) | ¥2,700 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 7% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Taiwan | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,313 NT$ (¥9,954) | ¥7,941 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 884 NT$ (¥3,804) | ¥4,162 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,677 NT$ (¥11,519) | ¥7,471 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,494 NT$ (¥15,037) | ¥15,388 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Taiwan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 737,993 NT$ (¥3,175,860) | ¥2,576,380 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28 NT$ (¥120) | ¥161 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,263 NT$ (¥5,435) | ¥16,725 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 11% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Taiwan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 196 NT$ (¥844) | ¥1,370 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 158 NT$ (¥681) | ¥1,955 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 700 NT$ (¥3,012) | ¥3,523 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 279 NT$ (¥1,202) | ¥2,205 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 190 NT$ (¥819) | ¥648 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 213 NT$ (¥915) | ¥409 | + 124% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 52 NT$ (¥223) | ¥143 | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 84 NT$ (¥362) | ¥184 | + 97% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 287 NT$ (¥1,234) | ¥3,583 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Taiwan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 717 NT$ (¥3,087) | ¥4,280 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 529 NT$ (¥2,277) | ¥3,593 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,330 NT$ (¥48,757) | ¥20,657 | + 136% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 831 NT$ (¥3,574) | ¥6,242 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 257 NT$ (¥1,107) | ¥1,034 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 101 NT$ (¥435) | ¥533 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 53 NT$ (¥228) | ¥526 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,014 NT$ (¥51,699) | ¥58,872 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.91 NT$ (¥21) | ¥41 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,300 NT$ (¥5,593) | ¥11,178 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 125 NT$ (¥536) | ¥554 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 686 prices entered by 95 different people.
Cost of living in Taiwan is 32% cheaper than in Japan
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