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Tokyo vs Taipei

Taipei runs about 32% cheaper than Tokyo for this household, a difference of 841 USD a month.

Rainbow bridge, view from Daibo park, Tokyo
Tokyo
$2,588/month · Japan
Sergey Galyonkin · CC BY-SA 2.0
View of the North Gate of Taipei City from the northwest
Taipei
$1,747/month · Taiwan
Bahnfrend · CC BY-SA 4.0
Tokyo monthly
$2,588
Index 41 (NYC = 100)
Taipei monthly
$1,747
Index 27 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-32%
Taipei relative to Tokyo
Rent gap
$200
Tokyo costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

TokyoTaipei
  • Housing
    Housing: Tokyo $1,050, Taipei $850. Cheaper in Taipei.
  • Food
    Food: Tokyo $780, Taipei $533. Cheaper in Taipei.
  • Transport
    Transport: Tokyo $232, Taipei $91. Cheaper in Taipei.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Tokyo $216, Taipei $88. Cheaper in Taipei.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Tokyo $17, Taipei $12. Cheaper in Taipei.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Tokyo $179, Taipei $107. Cheaper in Taipei.
  • Other
    Other: Tokyo $114, Taipei $66. Cheaper in Taipei.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricTokyoTaipei
Cost
Total monthly cost2,588 USD1,747 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)4127✓
Housing1,050 USD850 USD✓
Utilities216 USD88 USD✓
Food780 USD533 USD✓
Transport232 USD91 USD✓
Healthcare17 USD12 USD✓
Lifestyle179 USD107 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,509 USD6,797 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate45.9%18.4%✓
Left over each month1,921 USD5,050 USD✓
Average local net salary2,400 USD✓1,800 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,050 USD850 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre2,400 USD1,700 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre12,000 USD9,500 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety94/100✓88/100
Healthcare88/100✓86/100
Air quality72/100✓58/100
Public transport98/100✓92/100
Walkability88/100✓84/100
English proficiency30/10044/100✓
Nightlife88/100✓80/100
Family friendliness84/100✓82/100
Median broadband270 Mbps✓180 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature16°C✓23°C
Summer high31°C✓34°C
Winter low2°C14°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,880 h✓1,400 h
Annual rainfall1600 mm✓2400 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access45 min40 min✓
CurrencyJPYTWD
Time zoneAsia/TokyoAsia/Taipei

Taipei runs about 32% cheaper than Tokyo for this household, a difference of 841 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Tokyo or Taipei cheaper?

Taipei runs about 32% cheaper than Tokyo for this household, a difference of 841 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Taipei compared with Tokyo?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $4,509 a month in Tokyo and $6,797 in Taipei, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Tokyo or Taipei?

Tokyo scores 94/100 on safety and 88/100 on healthcare; Taipei scores 88 and 86. Tokyo averages 16°C against 23°C in Taipei.