Taipei vs Tokyo Cost of Living
Taipei (Taiwan) · Overall index 47.4 — Tokyo (Japan) · Overall index 53.8
Summary
- Overall, Tokyo is 14% more expensive than Taipei.
- Dining out in Tokyo is 21% more expensive than in Taipei.
- Groceries in Tokyo is 16% more expensive than in Taipei.
| Item | Taipei | Tokyo | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +5% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,266 | $1,307 | +3% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $822 | $782 | -5% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,494 | $2,737 | +10% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,378 | $1,558 | +13% |
| Groceries | +16% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.76 | $0.87 | +14% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.57 | $2.62 | +2% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.31 | $3.43 | +4% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.13 | $3.26 | +4% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $7.9 | $9.15 | +16% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $6.86 | $9.77 | +42% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $11.4 | $14.2 | +25% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.13 | $3.74 | +19% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.26 | $1.62 | +29% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.04 | $3 | -1% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.62 | $4.44 | +23% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.63 | $2.3 | +41% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.84 | $2.06 | +12% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.73 | $1.69 | -2% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.39 | $1.8 | +29% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $10.5 | $11.4 | +9% |
| Transport | +15% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.48 | $1.65 | +11% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $67.1 | $75.4 | +12% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.29 | $2.32 | +1% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.98 | $1.23 | +26% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.54 | $0.58 | +7% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $13,081 | $18,186 | +39% |
| Dining out | +21% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $13 | $13.8 | +6% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $67.9 | $70.3 | +4% |
| Fast food combo meal | $6.89 | $7.88 | +14% |
| Cappuccino | $3.02 | $3.87 | +28% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.38 | $1.65 | +20% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.83 | $4.95 | +29% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.29 | $5.82 | +36% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.04 | $1.35 | +30% |
| Telecom | +12% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $43.9 | $41.5 | -5% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $45.4 | $52.1 | +15% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.23 | $0.26 | +13% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $9.94 | $12.7 | +28% |
| Utilities & household | +12% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $111 | $126 | +14% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.12 | $0.15 | +25% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.75 | $3.07 | +12% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.92 | $1.05 | +14% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $15.1 | $16.3 | +8% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $54.9 | $62.2 | +13% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $8.93 | $9.79 | +10% |
| Men's haircut | $21.7 | $23.3 | +7% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $17 | $18.8 | +11% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,307 | $1,434 | +10% |
3,016 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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