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Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 24% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 201 NT$ (¥714) | ¥1,019 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 131 NT$ (¥465) | ¥714 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 101 NT$ (¥359) | ¥466 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 88 NT$ (¥313) | ¥199 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 79 NT$ (¥281) | ¥272 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 101 NT$ (¥359) | ¥653 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 NT$ (¥1,426) | ¥890 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 142 NT$ (¥506) | ¥621 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 83 NT$ (¥294) | ¥427 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 48 NT$ (¥171) | ¥261 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 618 NT$ (¥2,200) | ¥1,550 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 51 NT$ (¥182) | ¥210 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 NT$ (¥103) | ¥200 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 40,029 NT$ (¥142,498) | ¥238,838 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 19,578 NT$ (¥69,695) | ¥120,252 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,245 NT$ (¥7,992) | ¥23,358 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 20,865 NT$ (¥74,277) | ¥123,093 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 13,140 NT$ (¥46,777) | ¥84,293 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,271 NT$ (¥4,523) | ¥11,955 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 761 NT$ (¥2,709) | ¥4,050 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 16,011 NT$ (¥56,998) | ¥61,346 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,591 NT$ (¥12,783) | ¥15,579 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 216 NT$ (¥770) | ¥745 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 365 NT$ (¥1,299) | ¥1,601 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 8% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,379 NT$ (¥8,470) | ¥6,784 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,213 NT$ (¥4,320) | ¥4,071 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,806 NT$ (¥9,989) | ¥8,377 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,668 NT$ (¥9,497) | ¥12,050 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 902,152 NT$ (¥3,211,559) | ¥2,782,080 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 NT$ (¥104) | ¥146 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,218 NT$ (¥4,334) | ¥13,003 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 212 NT$ (¥756) | ¥1,232 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 158 NT$ (¥563) | ¥1,175 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 737 NT$ (¥2,623) | ¥4,451 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 197 NT$ (¥702) | ¥672 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 119 NT$ (¥423) | ¥735 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 195 NT$ (¥694) | ¥471 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 83 NT$ (¥296) | ¥143 | + 107% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 85 NT$ (¥302) | ¥221 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 388 NT$ (¥1,382) | ¥2,643 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 844 NT$ (¥3,003) | ¥4,236 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 511 NT$ (¥1,820) | ¥3,338 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,543 NT$ (¥9,054) | ¥10,379 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,773 NT$ (¥6,311) | ¥8,199 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 281 NT$ (¥1,001) | ¥943 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 131 NT$ (¥465) | ¥487 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 173 NT$ (¥615) | ¥532 | + 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,722 NT$ (¥48,848) | ¥53,054 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.51 NT$ (¥20) | ¥57 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,427 NT$ (¥5,079) | ¥9,945 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 110 NT$ (¥392) | ¥472 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,673 prices entered by 438 different people.
Cost of living in Taiwan is 36% cheaper than in Japan
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