Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 5% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Taiwan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 196 NT$ (¥906) | ¥998 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 147 NT$ (¥683) | ¥723 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 128 NT$ (¥591) | ¥544 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 NT$ (¥438) | ¥204 | + 114% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 122 NT$ (¥563) | ¥323 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 111 NT$ (¥514) | ¥616 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 230 NT$ (¥1,067) | ¥934 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 133 NT$ (¥614) | ¥850 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 95 NT$ (¥438) | ¥535 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 NT$ (¥225) | ¥288 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 436 NT$ (¥2,017) | ¥1,240 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 61 NT$ (¥280) | ¥240 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 55 NT$ (¥253) | ¥202 | + 25% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Taiwan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 46,160 NT$ (¥213,826) | ¥279,056 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,930 NT$ (¥134,011) | ¥163,427 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,512 NT$ (¥7,003) | ¥23,363 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,869 NT$ (¥87,408) | ¥150,519 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,302 NT$ (¥61,620) | ¥81,210 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,598 NT$ (¥25,933) | ¥36,753 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 753 NT$ (¥3,489) | ¥4,386 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,757 NT$ (¥68,360) | ¥49,710 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,650 NT$ (¥7,644) | ¥17,687 | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 99 NT$ (¥459) | ¥1,118 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 572 NT$ (¥2,652) | ¥1,483 | + 79% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 9% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Taiwan | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,350 NT$ (¥10,884) | ¥6,145 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 972 NT$ (¥4,503) | ¥5,263 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,745 NT$ (¥8,082) | ¥9,604 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,514 NT$ (¥16,279) | ¥13,529 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Taiwan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 917,519 NT$ (¥4,250,250) | ¥2,697,750 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 NT$ (¥144) | ¥170 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,292 NT$ (¥5,986) | ¥9,950 | - 40% | |
| 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) | 244 NT$ (¥1,131) | ¥2,154 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 244 NT$ (¥1,131) | ¥2,551 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 699 NT$ (¥3,238) | ¥5,499 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 199 NT$ (¥922) | ¥1,340 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 183 NT$ (¥849) | ¥842 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 289 NT$ (¥1,339) | ¥750 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 NT$ (¥463) | ¥225 | + 106% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 69 NT$ (¥320) | ¥233 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 800 NT$ (¥3,706) | ¥3,812 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Taiwan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 NT$ (¥2,316) | ¥4,064 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 644 NT$ (¥2,985) | ¥3,590 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,000 NT$ (¥27,794) | ¥4,524 | + 514% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,243 NT$ (¥5,756) | ¥6,047 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 402 NT$ (¥1,863) | ¥896 | + 108% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 104 NT$ (¥484) | ¥487 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 NT$ (¥341) | ¥585 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,016 NT$ (¥37,132) | ¥98,506 | - 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.05 NT$ (¥23) | ¥52 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,192 NT$ (¥5,523) | ¥9,275 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 128 NT$ (¥595) | ¥587 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taiwan is 18% cheaper than in Japan
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