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Apple in Japan: 41 matched prices and 26 tax-free opportunities at Bic Camera

The 41 tax-included Japan list prices are compared with Taiwan. If a qualifying traveller buys the same models at Bic Camera, 26 estimated tax-free prices are lower in Japan and 14 remain lower in Taiwan.

TravPrice deskPublished Updated Checked through 40 same-item comparisons · about 3 min read
On this page · 8 sections
  1. Verdict
  2. The gap in one chart
  3. Price table
  4. 26 models cheaper in Japan after tax-free estimate
  5. 14 models still cheaper in Taiwan
  6. How were these 41 products compared?
  7. FAQ
  8. Sources
Apple official tax-included40 cheaper in the USApple Japan stores and the Japan site do not offer traveller tax-free sales
After Bic tax-free26 cheaper in Japan14 still cheaper in the US
Largest Japan savingNT$5,981Apple Mac Studio
Largest remaining US savingNT$1,191Apple AirPods 4 with…

01 · Verdict

40 same-item comparisons

Apple's own Japan stores do not offer tourist tax-free sales. Using Bic Camera's tax-included list prices, 26 of 41 matched products become cheaper in Japan under a qualifying tax-free purchase; 14 remain cheaper in Taiwan. Check the exact model, store stock and eligibility.

  • 26 of 41 Bic Camera models have a lower estimated tax-free Japan price.
  • 14 models remain cheaper in Taiwan after the estimate.
  • Tax-free estimates require traveller eligibility, the same-store threshold and a participating store.

Comparison basis: 2026-09-22 Bic Camera tax-inclusive Japan prices and Taiwan list prices; exchange rate: Bank of Taiwan 2026-09-10 spot selling rate, JPY 1 = NT$0.2076. The tax-free column estimates a 10% consumption-tax refund when eligibility and the spending threshold are met; it excludes card fees, shipping, and the timing difference of the refund process starting in November 2026.

02

The gap in one chart

How much you save per item (Japan converted vs Taiwan list)cheaper in Japancheaper in Taiwan
  1. Apple Mac StudioSave NT$5,981
  2. Apple Mac Studio,…Save NT$5,672
  3. Apple Mac miniSave NT$2,555
  4. Apple Mac miniSave NT$2,349
  5. Apple Mac miniSave NT$2,246
  6. Apple Mac mini, Apple…Save NT$2,040
  7. Apple Mac miniSave NT$2,040
  8. Apple Mac miniSave NT$1,834
  9. Apple Mac mini, Apple…Save NT$1,834
  10. Apple Mac mini, Apple…Save NT$1,629
  11. Apple MacBook Pro 14"…Save NT$1,238
  12. Apple AirPods 4 with…Taiwan cheaper NT$1,191

The 12 widest gaps; amounts are converted list prices, without tax-free, card fees or shipping. Full figures are in the table below.

Apple USB-C 對 3.5mm 耳機插孔轉接器 示意圖（本站 AI 重繪）
AppleApple USB-C to 3.5mm…

¥1,480 ≈ NT$307 · Taiwan NT$2906% cheaper in Taiwan

Apple EarPods USB-C 有線耳機 示意圖（本站 AI 重繪）
AppleApple EarPods USB-C Wired…

¥2,980 ≈ NT$619 · Taiwan NT$5905% cheaper in Taiwan

Apple EarPods Lightning 連接器版 示意圖（本站 AI 重繪）
AppleApple EarPods with Lightning…

¥2,980 ≈ NT$619 · Taiwan NT$5905% cheaper in Taiwan

Apple EarPods 3.5mm 耳機插頭版 示意圖（本站 AI 重繪）
AppleApple EarPods with 3.5mm…

¥2,980 ≈ NT$619 · Taiwan NT$5905% cheaper in Taiwan

Apple Magic Trackpad - 白色（支援Multi-Touch） 白色 MXK93ZA/A 示意圖（本站 AI 重繪）
AppleApple Magic Trackpad - White

¥18,800 ≈ NT$3,903 · Taiwan NT$3,7903% cheaper in Taiwan

Apple 搭載Apple晶片Mac機型專用 搭載Touch ID Magic Keyboard - 日文（JIS） MXCK3J/A 示意圖（本站 AI 重繪）
AppleApple Magic Keyboard with…

¥21,800 ≈ NT$4,526 · Taiwan NT$4,3903% cheaper in Taiwan

Apple 巧控板（USB‑C）- 黑色多點觸控表面 示意圖（本站 AI 重繪）
AppleApple Smart Trackpad

¥21,800 ≈ NT$4,526 · Taiwan NT$4,3903% cheaper in Taiwan

AirPods 5 示意圖（本站 AI 重繪）
AppleApple AirPods 5

¥23,800 ≈ NT$4,941 · Taiwan NT$4,49010% cheaper in Taiwan

03

Price table(40 items)

Japan × Taiwan · prices in this piece
ProductJapan listConvertedBic tax-free estimateTaiwan listGap
Apple Mac StudioApple 〖カスタマイズモデル〗Mac Studio Apple M5 Maxチップ搭載モデル [2026年夏モデル/モニター無し/SSD 1TB/メモリ36GB/18コアCPUと32コアGPU] シルバー CTOMHL64J/A●Z1U400DY¥473,800Bic CameraNT$98,361¥430,727 ≈ NT$89,419NT$95,400Apple 台灣官網6.3% cheaper in JapanNT$5,981 ·checked 2026-09-19
Apple Mac Studio, Apple M5 Max chip,…Apple Mac Studio Apple M5 Maxチップ搭載モデル [2026年夏モデル/モニター無し/SSD 512GB/メモリ36GB/18コアCPUと32コアGPU] シルバー MHL64J/A¥419,800Bic CameraNT$87,150¥381,636 ≈ NT$79,228NT$84,900Apple 台灣官網6.7% cheaper in JapanNT$5,672 ·checked 2026-09-19
Apple Mac miniApple 〖カスタマイズモデル〗Mac mini Apple M6チップ搭載モデル [2026年夏モデル/モニター無し/SSD 1TB/メモリ32GB/12コアCPUと12コアGPU] シルバー CTOMHQM4J/A●Z1UC006E¥311,800Bic CameraNT$64,730¥283,455 ≈ NT$58,845NT$61,400Apple 台灣官網4.2% cheaper in JapanNT$2,555 ·checked 2026-09-19
Apple Mac miniApple 〖カスタマイズモデル〗Mac mini Apple M6チップ搭載モデル [2026年夏モデル/モニター無し/SSD 1TB/メモリ24GB/12コアCPUと12コアGPU] シルバー CTOMHQM4J/A●Z1UC006B¥275,800Bic CameraNT$57,256¥250,727 ≈ NT$52,051NT$54,400Apple 台灣官網4.3% cheaper in JapanNT$2,349 ·checked 2026-09-19
Apple Mac miniApple 〖カスタマイズモデル〗Mac mini Apple M6チップ搭載モデル [2026年夏モデル/モニター無し/SSD 512GB/メモリ32GB/12コアCPUと12コアGPU] シルバー CTOMHQL4J/A●Z1UB0092¥257,800Bic CameraNT$53,519¥234,364 ≈ NT$48,654NT$50,900Apple 台灣官網4.4% cheaper in JapanNT$2,246 ·checked 2026-09-19
Apple Mac mini, Apple M6 chip, 12-core…Apple Mac mini Apple M6チップ搭載モデル [2026年夏モデル/モニター無し/SSD 512GB/メモリ24GB/12コアCPUと12コアGPU] シルバー MHQM4J/A¥221,800Bic CameraNT$46,046¥201,636 ≈ NT$41,860NT$43,900Apple 台灣官網4.7% cheaper in JapanNT$2,040 ·checked 2026-09-19
Apple Mac miniApple 〖カスタマイズモデル〗Mac mini Apple M6チップ搭載モデル [2026年夏モデル/モニター無し/SSD 256GB/メモリ32GB/12コアCPUと12コアGPU] シルバー CTOMHQK4J/A●Z1UA00BR¥221,800Bic CameraNT$46,046¥201,636 ≈ NT$41,860NT$43,900Apple 台灣官網4.7% cheaper in JapanNT$2,040 ·checked 2026-09-19
Apple Mac miniApple 〖カスタマイズモデル〗Mac mini Apple M6チップ搭載モデル [2026年夏モデル/モニター無し/SSD 256GB/メモリ24GB/12コアCPUと12コアGPU] シルバー CTOMHQK4J/A●Z1UA00BQ¥185,800Bic CameraNT$38,572¥168,909 ≈ NT$35,066NT$36,900Apple 台灣官網5.0% cheaper in JapanNT$1,834 ·checked 2026-09-19
Apple Mac mini, Apple M6 chip, 12-core…Apple Mac mini Apple M6チップ搭載モデル [2026年夏モデル/モニター無し/SSD 512GB/メモリ16GB/12コアCPUと12コアGPU] シルバー MHQL4J/A¥185,800Bic CameraNT$38,572¥168,909 ≈ NT$35,066NT$36,900Apple 台灣官網5.0% cheaper in JapanNT$1,834 ·checked 2026-09-19
Apple Mac mini, Apple M6 chip, 12-core…Apple Mac mini Apple M6チップ搭載モデル [2026年夏モデル/モニター無し/SSD 256GB/メモリ16GB/12コアCPUと12コアGPU] シルバー MHQK4J/A¥149,800Bic CameraNT$31,098¥136,182 ≈ NT$28,271NT$29,900Apple 台灣官網5.5% cheaper in JapanNT$1,629 ·checked 2026-09-19
Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro 24GB/1TBApple 〖カスタマイズモデル〗 MacBook Pro 14インチ Apple M5 Proチップ搭載モデル USキーボード[2026年春モデル/SSD 1TB/メモリ24GB/15コアCPUと16コアGPU] スペースブラック CTOMGDR4JA-Z1ML0027R¥429,800Bic CameraNT$89,226¥390,727 ≈ NT$81,115NT$82,353PChome 24h購物1.5% cheaper in JapanNT$1,238 ·checked 2026-09-12
Apple iPad miniApple iPad mini (A17 Pro) 8.3型 Wi-Fiモデル ストレージ：128GB MXN93J/A パープル¥99,800Bic CameraNT$20,718¥90,727 ≈ NT$18,835NT$19,900Apple 台灣官網5.3% cheaper in JapanNT$1,065 ·checked 2026-09-19
Apple AirPods Max 2AirPods Max 2 · Blue¥89,800Bic CameraNT$18,642¥81,636 ≈ NT$16,948NT$17,990Apple 台灣官方網路商店5.8% cheaper in JapanNT$1,042 ·checked 2026-09-11
Apple iPad Air 11"Apple 11インチ iPad Air (M4) WiFiモデル Apple M4搭載 11型 ストレージ：256GB MH354J/A スペースグレイ¥146,800Bic CameraNT$30,476¥133,455 ≈ NT$27,705NT$28,400Apple 台灣官網2.5% cheaper in JapanNT$695 ·checked 2026-09-19
Apple iPad Air 11" (M4) Wi-Fi 128GB PurpleApple 11インチ iPad Air (M4) WiFiモデル Apple M4搭載 11型 ストレージ：128GB MH344J/A パープル¥129,800Bic CameraNT$26,946¥118,000 ≈ NT$24,497NT$24,900Apple 台灣官網1.6% cheaper in JapanNT$403 ·checked 2026-09-19
Apple MacBook Neo 256GB Smart Keyboard,…Apple 〖カスタマイズモデル〗 MacBook Neo 13インチ Apple A18 Proチップ搭載モデル USキーボード[2026年春モデル/SSD 256GB/メモリ8GB/6コアCPUと5コアGPU] シルバー CTOMHFA4JA-Z1TN0001A¥119,800Bic CameraNT$24,870¥108,909 ≈ NT$22,610NT$22,900Apple 台灣官網1.3% cheaper in JapanNT$290 ·checked 2026-09-19
Apple MacBook Neo 256GB Smart Keyboard,…Apple 〖カスタマイズモデル〗 MacBook Neo 13インチ Apple A18 Proチップ搭載モデル USキーボード[2026年春モデル/SSD 256GB/メモリ8GB/6コアCPUと5コアGPU] ブラッシュ CTOMHFH4JA-Z1TU0001A¥119,800Bic CameraNT$24,870¥108,909 ≈ NT$22,610NT$22,900Apple 台灣官網1.3% cheaper in JapanNT$290 ·checked 2026-09-19
Apple MacBook Neo 256GB Smart Keyboard,…Apple 〖カスタマイズモデル〗 MacBook Neo 13インチ Apple A18 Proチップ搭載モデル USキーボード[2026年春モデル/SSD 256GB/メモリ8GB/6コアCPUと5コアGPU] シトラス CTOMHFD4JA-Z1TQ0001A¥119,800Bic CameraNT$24,870¥108,909 ≈ NT$22,610NT$22,900Apple 台灣官網1.3% cheaper in JapanNT$290 ·checked 2026-09-19
Apple MacBook Air 13" M5 16GB/1TBApple 〖カスタマイズモデル〗 MacBook Air 13インチ Apple M5チップ搭載モデル USキーボード[2026年春モデル/SSD 1TB/メモリ16GB/10コアCPUと10コアGPU] ミッドナイト CTOMDHF4JA-Z1L700050¥278,800Bic CameraNT$57,879¥253,455 ≈ NT$52,617NT$52,900momo購物網0.5% cheaper in JapanNT$283 ·checked 2026-09-12
Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID for Mac…Apple Appleシリコン搭載Macモデル用Touch ID搭載Magic Keyboard - 日本語（JIS） MXCK3J/A｜原文品名 Apple Appleシリコン搭載Macモデル用Touch ID搭載Magic Keyboard - 日本語（JIS） MXCK3J/A 鍵盤｜台灣頁品名 含 Touch ID 的巧控鍵盤 (USB–C)，適用於配備 Apple 晶片的 Mac 機型 - 日文¥21,800Bic CameraNT$4,526¥19,818 ≈ NT$4,114NT$4,390Apple 台灣官方網路商店6.3% cheaper in JapanNT$276 ·checked 2026-09-15
Apple Smart TrackpadApple Magic Trackpad - ブラック（Multi-Touch対応） ブラック MXKA3ZA/A¥21,800Bic CameraNT$4,526¥19,818 ≈ NT$4,114NT$4,390Apple 台灣官網6.3% cheaper in JapanNT$276 ·checked 2026-09-19
Apple Magic Trackpad - WhiteApple Magic Trackpad - ホワイト（Multi-Touch対応） ホワイト MXK93ZA/A｜原文品名 Apple Magic Trackpad - ホワイト（Multi-Touch対応） ホワイト MXK93ZA/A 鍵盤｜台灣頁品名 巧控板 (USB‑C) - 白色多點觸控表面¥18,800Bic CameraNT$3,903¥17,091 ≈ NT$3,548NT$3,790Apple 台灣官方網路商店6.4% cheaper in JapanNT$242 ·checked 2026-09-15
Apple EarPods USB-C Wired EarphonesEarPods with USB-C Connector; Japan MYQY3FE/A / Taiwan MYQY3ZP/A¥2,980Bic CameraNT$619¥2,709 ≈ NT$562Single buy below the thresholdNT$590Apple 台灣官方網路商店4.7% cheaper in JapanNT$28 ·checked 2026-09-11
Apple EarPods with Lightning ConnectorEarPods with Lightning Connector; Japan MWTY3J/A / Taiwan MWTY3FE/A / US MWTY3AM/A¥2,980Bic CameraNT$619¥2,709 ≈ NT$562Single buy below the thresholdNT$590Apple 台灣官方網路商店4.7% cheaper in JapanNT$28 ·checked 2026-09-11
Apple EarPods with 3.5mm Headphone PlugEarPods with 3.5mm Headphone Plug; Japan MWU53FE/A / Taiwan MWU53FE/A / US MWU53AM/A¥2,980Bic CameraNT$619¥2,709 ≈ NT$562Single buy below the thresholdNT$590Apple 台灣官方網路商店4.7% cheaper in JapanNT$28 ·checked 2026-09-11
Apple USB-C to 3.5mm Headphone Jack AdapterUSB-C to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter; Japan MW2Q3FE/A / Taiwan MW2Q3FE/A / US MW2Q3AM/A¥1,480Bic CameraNT$307¥1,345 ≈ NT$279Single buy below the thresholdNT$290Apple 台灣官方網路商店3.7% cheaper in JapanNT$11 ·checked 2026-09-11
Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise…Apple アクティブノイズキャンセリング搭載 AirPods 4 MXP93J/A [ワイヤレス(左右分離) /インナーイヤー型 /ノイズキャンセリング対応 /Bluetooth対応]¥32,800Bic CameraNT$6,809¥29,818 ≈ NT$6,190NT$4,999momo自營23.8% cheaper in TaiwanNT$1,191 ·checked 2026-09-12
Apple iPad Air M4 11" Wi-Fi 128GBApple 11インチ iPad Air (M4) WiFiモデル Apple M4搭載 11型 ストレージ：128GB MH304J/A スペースグレイ¥129,800Bic CameraNT$26,946¥118,000 ≈ NT$24,497NT$23,406momo購物網4.7% cheaper in TaiwanNT$1,091 ·checked 2026-09-12
Apple MacBook Neo 13" A18 Pro 8GB/512GBApple 〖カスタマイズモデル〗 MacBook Neo 13インチ Apple A18 Proチップ搭載モデル USキーボード[2026年春モデル/SSD 512GB/メモリ8GB/6コアCPUと5コアGPU] シルバー CTOMHFC4JA-Z1TP0001A¥137,800Bic CameraNT$28,607¥125,273 ≈ NT$26,007NT$25,123momo自營3.5% cheaper in TaiwanNT$884 ·checked 2026-09-12
Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise…AirPods 4 MXP93J/A¥32,800Bic CameraNT$6,809¥29,818 ≈ NT$6,190NT$5,390momo購物網14.8% cheaper in TaiwanNT$800 ·checked 2026-09-19
Apple iPad Pro M5 11" Wi-Fi 256GBApple iPad Pro M5チップ搭載 11インチ(標準ガラス搭載) Wi-Fiモデル ストレージ：256GB MDWK4J/A スペースブラック¥209,800Bic CameraNT$43,554¥190,727 ≈ NT$39,595NT$38,900PChome 24h購物1.8% cheaper in TaiwanNT$695 ·checked 2026-09-12
Apple AirPods Pro 3AirPods Pro 3 · USB-C¥42,800Bic CameraNT$8,885¥38,909 ≈ NT$8,078NT$7,490Apple 台灣官方網路商店7.8% cheaper in TaiwanNT$588 ·checked 2026-09-11
Apple AirPods 4 Standard, WhiteMXP63J/A (Japan); the Taiwan page does not list a regional SKU¥23,800Bic Camera JapanNT$4,941¥21,636 ≈ NT$4,492NT$3,999PChome 24h購物12.3% cheaper in TaiwanNT$493 ·checked 2026-09-11
Apple AirPods 4（MXP63TA/A）AirPods 4 MXP63J/A¥23,800Bic CameraNT$4,941¥21,636 ≈ NT$4,492NT$3,999momo購物網12.3% cheaper in TaiwanNT$493 ·checked 2026-09-19
Apple iPad (A16) 11" Wi-Fi 128GBMD4D4J/A｜原文品牌 アップル¥74,800ビックカメラ.com（Bic Camera）NT$15,528¥68,000 ≈ NT$14,117NT$13,900PChome 24h購物1.6% cheaper in TaiwanNT$217 ·checked 2026-09-12
Apple MacBook Neo 512GB with Touch ID Smart…Apple MacBook Neo 13インチ Apple A18 Proチップ搭載モデル [2026年春モデル/SSD 512GB/メモリ8GB/6コアCPUと5コアGPU] ブラッシュ MHFJ4JA¥137,800Bic CameraNT$28,607¥125,273 ≈ NT$26,007NT$25,900Apple 台灣官網0.4% cheaper in TaiwanNT$107 ·checked 2026-09-19
Apple MacBook Air 15"Apple 〖カスタマイズモデル〗 MacBook Air 15インチ Apple M5チップ搭載モデル USキーボード[2026年春モデル/SSD 512GB/メモリ16GB/10コアCPUと10コアGPU] スカイブルー CTOMDVQ4JA-Z1LZ0005W¥264,800Bic CameraNT$54,972¥240,727 ≈ NT$49,975NT$49,900Apple 台灣官網0.1% cheaper in TaiwanNT$75 ·checked 2026-09-19
Apple MacBook Air 13" M5 16GB/512GBApple 〖カスタマイズモデル〗 MacBook Air 13インチ Apple M5チップ搭載モデル USキーボード[2026年春モデル/SSD 512GB/メモリ16GB/10コアCPUと8コアGPU] スターライト CTOMDHA4JA-Z1L30004E¥224,800Bic CameraNT$46,668¥204,364 ≈ NT$42,426NT$42,400PChome 24h購物0.1% cheaper in TaiwanNT$26 ·checked 2026-09-12
Apple iPad Pro 13"Apple iPad Pro M5チップ搭載 13インチ(標準ガラス搭載) Wi-Fiモデル ストレージ：256GB MDYJ4J/A スペースブラック¥269,800Bic CameraNT$56,010¥245,273 ≈ NT$50,919NT$50,900Apple 台灣官網0.0% cheaper in TaiwanNT$19 ·checked 2026-09-19
Apple AirPods 5AirPods 5 · White¥23,800Bic CameraNT$4,941¥21,636 ≈ NT$4,492NT$4,490Apple 台灣官方網路商店0.0% cheaper in TaiwanNT$2 ·checked 2026-09-11

FX: Bank of Taiwan 2026-09-10 spot selling JPY/TWD 0.2076, USD/TWD 31.625.Bic tax-free estimate = tax-included list ÷ 1.1; the gap column uses that estimate. Traveller eligibility and same-shop same-day pre-tax from ¥5,000 still apply; card fees are not included.

04

26 models cheaper in Japan after tax-free estimate

Estimates divide eligible tax-included Japan prices by 1.1 and convert at the recorded rate.

  1. Apple Mac Studio (Custom), Apple M5 Max chip, 18-…: tax-included ¥473,800 ≈ NT$98,361; estimated tax-free ¥430,727 ≈ NT$89,419; Japan cheaper by NT$5,981.
  2. Apple Mac Studio, Apple M5 Max chip, 18-core CPU/…: tax-included ¥419,800 ≈ NT$87,150; estimated tax-free ¥381,636 ≈ NT$79,228; Japan cheaper by NT$5,672.
  3. Apple Mac mini (Custom), Apple M6 chip, 12-core C…: tax-included ¥311,800 ≈ NT$64,730; estimated tax-free ¥283,455 ≈ NT$58,845; Japan cheaper by NT$2,555.
  4. Apple Mac mini (Custom), Apple M6 chip, 12-core C…: tax-included ¥275,800 ≈ NT$57,256; estimated tax-free ¥250,727 ≈ NT$52,051; Japan cheaper by NT$2,349.
  5. Apple Mac mini (Custom), Apple M6 chip, 12-core C…: tax-included ¥257,800 ≈ NT$53,519; estimated tax-free ¥234,364 ≈ NT$48,654; Japan cheaper by NT$2,246.
  6. Apple Mac mini, Apple M6 chip, 12-core CPU/12-cor…: tax-included ¥221,800 ≈ NT$46,046; estimated tax-free ¥201,636 ≈ NT$41,860; Japan cheaper by NT$2,040.
  7. Apple Mac mini (Custom), Apple M6 chip, 12-core C…: tax-included ¥221,800 ≈ NT$46,046; estimated tax-free ¥201,636 ≈ NT$41,860; Japan cheaper by NT$2,040.
  8. Apple Mac mini (Custom), Apple M6 chip, 12-core C…: tax-included ¥185,800 ≈ NT$38,572; estimated tax-free ¥168,909 ≈ NT$35,066; Japan cheaper by NT$1,834.
  9. Apple Mac mini, Apple M6 chip, 12-core CPU/12-cor…: tax-included ¥185,800 ≈ NT$38,572; estimated tax-free ¥168,909 ≈ NT$35,066; Japan cheaper by NT$1,834.
  10. Apple Mac mini, Apple M6 chip, 12-core CPU/12-cor…: tax-included ¥149,800 ≈ NT$31,098; estimated tax-free ¥136,182 ≈ NT$28,271; Japan cheaper by NT$1,629.
  11. Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro 24GB/1TB: tax-included ¥429,800 ≈ NT$89,226; estimated tax-free ¥390,727 ≈ NT$81,115; Japan cheaper by NT$1,238.
  12. Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro) 8.3" Wi-Fi 128GB Purple: tax-included ¥99,800 ≈ NT$20,718; estimated tax-free ¥90,727 ≈ NT$18,835; Japan cheaper by NT$1,065.
  13. Apple AirPods Max 2: tax-included ¥89,800 ≈ NT$18,642; estimated tax-free ¥81,636 ≈ NT$16,948; Japan cheaper by NT$1,042.
  14. Apple iPad Air 11" (M4) Wi-Fi 256GB Space Gray: tax-included ¥146,800 ≈ NT$30,476; estimated tax-free ¥133,455 ≈ NT$27,705; Japan cheaper by NT$695.
  15. Apple iPad Air 11" (M4) Wi-Fi 128GB Purple: tax-included ¥129,800 ≈ NT$26,946; estimated tax-free ¥118,000 ≈ NT$24,497; Japan cheaper by NT$403.
  16. Apple MacBook Neo 256GB Smart Keyboard, Silver: tax-included ¥119,800 ≈ NT$24,870; estimated tax-free ¥108,909 ≈ NT$22,610; Japan cheaper by NT$290.
  17. Apple MacBook Neo 256GB Smart Keyboard, Blush: tax-included ¥119,800 ≈ NT$24,870; estimated tax-free ¥108,909 ≈ NT$22,610; Japan cheaper by NT$290.
  18. Apple MacBook Neo 256GB Smart Keyboard, Citrus: tax-included ¥119,800 ≈ NT$24,870; estimated tax-free ¥108,909 ≈ NT$22,610; Japan cheaper by NT$290.
  19. Apple MacBook Air 13" M5 16GB/1TB: tax-included ¥278,800 ≈ NT$57,879; estimated tax-free ¥253,455 ≈ NT$52,617; Japan cheaper by NT$283.
  20. Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID for Mac Models…: tax-included ¥21,800 ≈ NT$4,526; estimated tax-free ¥19,818 ≈ NT$4,114; Japan cheaper by NT$276.
  21. Apple Smart Trackpad (USB-C) - Black Multi-Touch …: tax-included ¥21,800 ≈ NT$4,526; estimated tax-free ¥19,818 ≈ NT$4,114; Japan cheaper by NT$276.
  22. Apple Magic Trackpad - White (Multi-Touch Support…: tax-included ¥18,800 ≈ NT$3,903; estimated tax-free ¥17,091 ≈ NT$3,548; Japan cheaper by NT$242.
  23. Apple EarPods USB-C Wired Earphones: tax-included ¥2,980 ≈ NT$619; estimated tax-free ¥2,709 ≈ NT$562; Japan cheaper by NT$28.
  24. Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector: tax-included ¥2,980 ≈ NT$619; estimated tax-free ¥2,709 ≈ NT$562; Japan cheaper by NT$28.
  25. Apple EarPods with 3.5mm Headphone Plug: tax-included ¥2,980 ≈ NT$619; estimated tax-free ¥2,709 ≈ NT$562; Japan cheaper by NT$28.
  26. Apple USB-C to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adapter: tax-included ¥1,480 ≈ NT$307; estimated tax-free ¥1,345 ≈ NT$279; Japan cheaper by NT$11.
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14 models still cheaper in Taiwan

These Taiwan list prices remain lower even after the estimated Japan tax adjustment.

  1. Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, B…: tax-included ¥32,800 ≈ NT$6,809; estimated tax-free ¥29,818 ≈ NT$6,190; Taiwan cheaper by NT$1,191.
  2. Apple iPad Air M4 11" Wi-Fi 128GB: tax-included ¥129,800 ≈ NT$26,946; estimated tax-free ¥118,000 ≈ NT$24,497; Taiwan cheaper by NT$1,091.
  3. Apple MacBook Neo 13" A18 Pro 8GB/512GB: tax-included ¥137,800 ≈ NT$28,607; estimated tax-free ¥125,273 ≈ NT$26,007; Taiwan cheaper by NT$884.
  4. Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation (M…: tax-included ¥32,800 ≈ NT$6,809; estimated tax-free ¥29,818 ≈ NT$6,190; Taiwan cheaper by NT$800.
  5. Apple iPad Pro M5 11" Wi-Fi 256GB: tax-included ¥209,800 ≈ NT$43,554; estimated tax-free ¥190,727 ≈ NT$39,595; Taiwan cheaper by NT$695.
  6. Apple AirPods Pro 3: tax-included ¥42,800 ≈ NT$8,885; estimated tax-free ¥38,909 ≈ NT$8,078; Taiwan cheaper by NT$588.
  7. Apple AirPods 4 Standard, White: tax-included ¥23,800 ≈ NT$4,941; estimated tax-free ¥21,636 ≈ NT$4,492; Taiwan cheaper by NT$493.
  8. Apple AirPods 4（MXP63TA/A）: tax-included ¥23,800 ≈ NT$4,941; estimated tax-free ¥21,636 ≈ NT$4,492; Taiwan cheaper by NT$493.
  9. Apple iPad (A16) 11" Wi-Fi 128GB: tax-included ¥74,800 ≈ NT$15,528; estimated tax-free ¥68,000 ≈ NT$14,117; Taiwan cheaper by NT$217.
  10. Apple MacBook Neo 512GB with Touch ID Smart Keybo…: tax-included ¥137,800 ≈ NT$28,607; estimated tax-free ¥125,273 ≈ NT$26,007; Taiwan cheaper by NT$107.
  11. Apple MacBook Air 15" (M5) Wi-Fi 512GB Sky Blue: tax-included ¥264,800 ≈ NT$54,972; estimated tax-free ¥240,727 ≈ NT$49,975; Taiwan cheaper by NT$75.
  12. Apple MacBook Air 13" M5 16GB/512GB: tax-included ¥224,800 ≈ NT$46,668; estimated tax-free ¥204,364 ≈ NT$42,426; Taiwan cheaper by NT$26.
  13. Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) Standard Glass Wi-Fi 256G…: tax-included ¥269,800 ≈ NT$56,010; estimated tax-free ¥245,273 ≈ NT$50,919; Taiwan cheaper by NT$19.
  14. Apple AirPods 5: tax-included ¥23,800 ≈ NT$4,941; estimated tax-free ¥21,636 ≈ NT$4,492; Taiwan cheaper by NT$2.
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How were these 41 products compared?

Japan list prices come from Bic Camera, Bic Camera Japan, Bic Camera online store (Bic Camera); Taiwan list prices come from Apple Taiwan official online store, PChome 24h Shopping, momo first-party retail, momo shopping site, and others. Exchange rate: Bank of Taiwan 2026-09-10 spot selling rate, JPY 1 = NT$0.2076; prices checked through 2026-09-22.

40 Japan list prices and 39 Taiwan list prices include tax. Where the source did not state the tax basis, only the listed prices are compared. This article recalculates when the data changes.

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FAQ

Is Apple cheaper in Japan?
On the recorded tax-included list prices, these 41 matches favor Taiwan. At Bic Camera, 26 become cheaper in Japan under the tax-free estimate and 14 do not.
Can I buy tax-free at an Apple Store in Japan?
Apple Store and Apple Japan online purchases do not qualify for tourist tax-free sales. This estimate uses Bic Camera prices.
Do these gaps include tax-free shopping?
No. They compare the recorded list prices. Tax-free eligibility, payment fees, shipping and stock depend on the actual purchase.

08 · Sources

Ranks, prices and FX keep their source links and check dates; the piece is written with the TravPrice comparison method and has no hands-on review or test score.

Tax-free rules
Japan NTA: tax-free conditions ↗Refund system from 1 November 2026; a formula estimate does not mean the quoting shop has confirmed tax-free sales.
Apple stores and Bic Camera
Bic Camera: traveller tax-free terms and Apple brands ↗Apple Store ended non-resident tax-free sales in June 2022; each Bic product page and check date is in the price table.
Listed prices
Japan and Taiwan official or channel list prices for 40 productsChecked through 2026-09-22; each source link is in the price table and product page.
FX
Bank of Taiwan FX ↗Bank of Taiwan spot selling reference rate; the US dollar is cross-converted · JPY/TWD 0.2076 · USD/TWD 31.625 · 2026-09-10 23:22:00 (Taiwan time)
Published and updated
· updated This piece is calculated from checked same-item prices and is recalculated when the data updates.
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