Cost of Living Comparison Between Taipei and Tokyo 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Tokyo is 2.1% higher than in Taipei (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Tokyo is 8.8% higher than in Taipei | |
| Rent Prices in Tokyo are 32.2% higher than in Taipei | |
| Restaurant Prices in Tokyo are 0.9% lower than in Taipei | |
| Groceries Prices in Tokyo are 4.7% lower than in Taipei | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Tokyo is 50.0% higher than in Taipei | |
Restaurants | Taipei Edit |
Tokyo Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
200.00 NT$ (975.45 ¥) |
235.79 NT$ (1,150.00 ¥) |
+17.9 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
1,500.00 NT$ (7,315.86 ¥) |
1,332.72 NT$ (6,500.00 ¥) |
-11.2 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
170.00 NT$ (829.13 ¥) |
164.03 NT$ (800.00 ¥) |
-3.5 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
99.50 NT$ (485.29 ¥) |
102.52 NT$ (500.00 ¥) |
+3.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
120.00 NT$ (585.27 ¥) |
164.03 NT$ (800.00 ¥) |
+36.7 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
115.63 NT$ (563.95 ¥) |
103.54 NT$ (504.99 ¥) |
-10.5 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
29.74 NT$ (145.06 ¥) |
37.75 NT$ (184.10 ¥) |
+26.9 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
19.81 NT$ (96.61 ¥) |
24.66 NT$ (120.27 ¥) |
+24.5 % |
Markets | Taipei Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
96.53 NT$ (470.79 ¥) |
46.76 NT$ (228.06 ¥) |
-51.6 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
50.38 NT$ (245.71 ¥) |
39.17 NT$ (191.05 ¥) |
-22.2 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
45.16 NT$ (220.28 ¥) |
83.83 NT$ (408.84 ¥) |
+85.6 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
85.07 NT$ (414.93 ¥) |
73.30 NT$ (357.53 ¥) |
-13.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
277.70 NT$ (1,354.43 ¥) |
174.69 NT$ (852.00 ¥) |
-37.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
135.46 NT$ (660.67 ¥) |
110.48 NT$ (538.82 ¥) |
-18.4 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
287.09 NT$ (1,400.23 ¥) |
306.24 NT$ (1,493.60 ¥) |
+6.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
69.03 NT$ (336.69 ¥) |
71.44 NT$ (348.41 ¥) |
+3.5 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
49.70 NT$ (242.40 ¥) |
34.59 NT$ (168.69 ¥) |
-30.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
44.14 NT$ (215.27 ¥) |
65.58 NT$ (319.87 ¥) |
+48.6 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
64.05 NT$ (312.39 ¥) |
80.24 NT$ (391.36 ¥) |
+25.3 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
39.35 NT$ (191.92 ¥) |
46.15 NT$ (225.11 ¥) |
+17.3 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
31.38 NT$ (153.05 ¥) |
46.81 NT$ (228.29 ¥) |
+49.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
53.00 NT$ (258.49 ¥) |
41.66 NT$ (203.20 ¥) |
-21.4 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
37.25 NT$ (181.68 ¥) |
26.40 NT$ (128.77 ¥) |
-29.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
475.00 NT$ (2,316.69 ¥) |
307.55 NT$ (1,500.00 ¥) |
-35.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
55.72 NT$ (271.77 ¥) |
59.94 NT$ (292.32 ¥) |
+7.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
65.71 NT$ (320.46 ¥) |
85.97 NT$ (419.29 ¥) |
+30.8 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
120.00 NT$ (585.27 ¥) |
125.07 NT$ (610.00 ¥) |
+4.2 % |
Transportation | Taipei Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
25.00 NT$ (121.93 ¥) |
43.06 NT$ (210.00 ¥) |
+72.2 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
1,200.00 NT$ (5,852.69 ¥) |
2,460.41 NT$ (12,000.00 ¥) |
+105.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
85.00 NT$ (414.57 ¥) |
102.52 NT$ (500.00 ¥) |
+20.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
40.23 NT$ (196.23 ¥) |
164.99 NT$ (804.67 ¥) |
+310.1 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
300.00 NT$ (1,463.17 ¥) |
602.80 NT$ (2,940.00 ¥) |
+100.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
30.68 NT$ (149.66 ¥) |
36.15 NT$ (176.29 ¥) |
+17.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
1,083,000.00 NT$ (5,282,053.81 ¥) |
699,165.54 NT$ (3,410,000.00 ¥) |
-35.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
785,425.62 NT$ (3,830,711.37 ¥) |
492,478.77 NT$ (2,401,938.46 ¥) |
-37.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Taipei Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
2,369.25 NT$ (11,555.41 ¥) |
5,083.82 NT$ (24,795.00 ¥) |
+114.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
578.05 NT$ (2,819.27 ¥) |
754.98 NT$ (3,682.22 ¥) |
+30.6 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
821.61 NT$ (4,007.18 ¥) |
962.38 NT$ (4,693.75 ¥) |
+17.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Taipei Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
1,323.56 NT$ (6,455.34 ¥) |
2,192.46 NT$ (10,693.18 ¥) |
+65.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
505.00 NT$ (2,463.01 ¥) |
876.99 NT$ (4,277.27 ¥) |
+73.7 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
320.00 NT$ (1,560.72 ¥) |
410.07 NT$ (2,000.00 ¥) |
+28.1 % |
Childcare | Taipei Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
20,384.62 NT$ (99,420.72 ¥) |
34,768.17 NT$ (169,572.79 ¥) |
+70.6 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
581,111.11 NT$ (2,834,219.91 ¥) |
520,216.52 NT$ (2,537,222.22 ¥) |
-10.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Taipei Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
1,983.82 NT$ (9,675.56 ¥) |
1,627.32 NT$ (7,936.84 ¥) |
-18.0 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
1,151.17 NT$ (5,614.52 ¥) |
1,164.49 NT$ (5,679.49 ¥) |
+1.2 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
2,653.33 NT$ (12,940.95 ¥) |
1,739.98 NT$ (8,486.33 ¥) |
-34.4 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
3,580.91 NT$ (17,464.96 ¥) |
2,626.01 NT$ (12,807.69 ¥) |
-26.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Taipei Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
24,729.12 NT$ (120,609.92 ¥) |
37,743.50 NT$ (184,084.21 ¥) |
+52.6 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
16,190.73 NT$ (78,966.11 ¥) |
20,886.12 NT$ (101,866.67 ¥) |
+29.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
52,351.79 NT$ (255,332.38 ¥) |
67,944.32 NT$ (331,380.95 ¥) |
+29.8 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
32,601.20 NT$ (159,003.96 ¥) |
40,002.17 NT$ (195,100.27 ¥) |
+22.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Taipei Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
40,687.34 NT$ (198,442.03 ¥) |
32,637.76 NT$ (159,182.27 ¥) |
-19.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
24,186.08 NT$ (117,961.38 ¥) |
15,184.52 NT$ (74,058.59 ¥) |
-37.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Taipei Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
51,350.26 NT$ (250,447.67 ¥) |
83,819.13 NT$ (408,806.25 ¥) |
+63.2 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 2.31 | 1.70 | -26.1 % |
| Last update: | 11 February 2026 | 6 February 2026 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 157 | 154 | |
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Cities near Taipei: | Cost of Living in Keelung (Chi-Lung) | 12.98 miles |
| Cost of Living in New Taipei City | 19.05 miles |
| Cost of Living in Zhongli City (Jhongli) | 28.86 miles |
| Cost of Living in Yilan | 35.87 miles |
| Cost of Living in Zhubei City | 49.12 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hsinchu | 51.94 miles |
| Cost of Living in Zhunan | 59.17 miles |
| Cost of Living in Miaoli | 70.17 miles |
| Cost of Living in Taichung | 100.49 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nantou City | 133.80 miles |
Cities near Tokyo: | Cost of Living in Matsudo | 17.80 miles |
| Cost of Living in Yokohama | 21.92 miles |
| Cost of Living in Saitama | 22.56 miles |
| Cost of Living in Chiba | 29.30 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kamakura | 32.85 miles |
| Cost of Living in Yokosuka | 37.13 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hiratsuka | 37.86 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ome | 40.70 miles |
| Cost of Living in Sammu | 56.81 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ashikaga | 72.03 miles |