TravPriceSHOPPING GUIDEShopping guideJapan × Taiwan
Coffee gear: 11 Japan–Taiwan matches, 100% of items cheaper in Japan
We compare 11 verified same-product prices: 11 cost less in Japan and 0 cost less in Taiwan. Median Japan savings are 34.3%; Nestle Nestlé Barista Slim Nescafé Gold Blend Cof… has the largest cash gap at NT$2,956.
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01 · Verdict
11 same-item comparisonsOf 11 matched products, 11 cost less in Japan (100%). Median savings are 34.3%. Nestle Nestlé Barista Slim Nescafé Gold Blend Cof… saves the most at NT$2,956; compare the exact model, retailer and checked date before buying.
- 11 of 11 matched products cost less in Japan; median savings are 34.3%.
- Largest cash saving: Nestle Nestlé Barista Slim Nescafé Gold Blend Cof…, NT$2,956. Deepest percentage saving: Nestle Nestlé Barista Slim Nescafé Gold Blend Cof…, 45.6% of the Taiwan price.
- 0 products cost less in Taiwan. Prices exclude card fees, shipping and any tax-free adjustment.
Comparison basis: Japan and Taiwan list prices as of 2026-09-22; exchange rate: Bank of Taiwan 2026-09-10 spot selling rate, JPY 1 = NT$0.2076. This article is calculated automatically from 11 verified same-product price pairs and excludes tax exemptions, card fees, and shipping.
The gap in one chart
- Nestle Nestlé Barista Slim…Save NT$2,956
- Panasonic Coffee…Save NT$2,358
- Panasonic Fully…Save NT$2,267
- Zojirushi Coffee…Save NT$960
- Zojirushi Drip Coffee…Save NT$686
- HARIO SUNRISE Immersion…Save NT$608
- HARIO SWITCH Immersion…Save NT$451
- Hario V60 Buono Cloud…Save NT$264
- Hario V60 Drip Scale…Save NT$201
- Hario V60 Coffee…Save NT$126
- Hario V60 Clear…Save NT$53
amounts are converted list prices, without tax-free, card fees or shipping. Full figures are in the table below.
¥11,960 ≈ NT$2,483 · Taiwan NT$5,43954% cheaper in Japan
¥21,780 ≈ NT$4,522 · Taiwan NT$6,88034% cheaper in Japan
¥21,780 ≈ NT$4,522 · Taiwan NT$6,78933% cheaper in Japan
¥6,930 ≈ NT$1,439 · Taiwan NT$2,39940% cheaper in Japan
¥4,400 ≈ NT$913 · Taiwan NT$1,59943% cheaper in Japan
¥5,500 ≈ NT$1,142 · Taiwan NT$1,75035% cheaper in Japan
¥3,850 ≈ NT$799 · Taiwan NT$1,25036% cheaper in Japan
¥4,510 ≈ NT$936 · Taiwan NT$1,20022% cheaper in Japan
Price table(11 items)
| Product | Japan list | Converted | Taiwan list | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nestle Nestlé Barista Slim Nescafé Gold Blend…バリスタ スリム ネスカフェ プレミアムブラック HPM9640PB｜原文品名 Nestle バリスタ スリム ネスカフェ プレミアムブラック HPM9640PB｜台灣頁品名 NESCAFE 雀巢咖啡 日本 NESCAFÉ Gold Blend Barista Slim 全自動咖啡機 一鍵沖泡 多種咖啡模式 家用咖啡機 | ¥11,960Bic Camera | NT$2,483 | NT$5,439momo購物網（第三方賣場，日本直送） | 54.4% cheaper in JapanNT$2,956 ·checked 2026-09-15 |
| Panasonic Coffee Maker NC-A58-K, Blackコーヒーメーカー ブラック NC-A58-K [全自動 /ミル付き]｜原文品名 Panasonic コーヒーメーカー ブラック NC-A58-K [全自動 /ミル付き] | ¥21,780Bic Camera | NT$4,522 | NT$6,880momo購物網 | 34.3% cheaper in JapanNT$2,358 ·checked 2026-09-13 |
| Panasonic Fully Automatic Coffee Maker…コーヒーメーカー ホワイト NC-A58-W [全自動 /ミル付き]｜原文品名 Panasonic コーヒーメーカー ホワイト NC-A58-W [全自動 /ミル付き] | ¥21,780Bic Camera | NT$4,522 | NT$6,789momo購物網（第三方賣場，日本直送） | 33.4% cheaper in JapanNT$2,267 ·checked 2026-09-13 |
| Zojirushi Coffee Maker, 6-Cup EC-MA60コーヒーメーカー ブラック EC-MA60｜原文品名 象印マホービン コーヒーメーカー ブラック EC-MA60 | ¥6,930Bic Camera | NT$1,439 | NT$2,399momo購物網（第三方賣場，日本直送） | 40.0% cheaper in JapanNT$960 ·checked 2026-09-13 |
| Zojirushi Drip Coffee Maker EC-TG40AM-BAコーヒーメーカー 珈琲通 ブラック EC-TG40｜原文品名 象印マホービン コーヒーメーカー 珈琲通 ブラック EC-TG40 | ¥4,400Bic Camera | NT$913 | NT$1,599momo購物網 | 42.9% cheaper in JapanNT$686 ·checked 2026-09-13 |
| HARIO SUNRISE Immersion Ceramic Coffee Dripper…SSDC-200-SUN; 200mL; 1 dripper with 40 V60 filter papers; JAN 4977642731912 | ¥5,500HARIO Japan official online store | NT$1,142 | NT$1,750momo購物網 | 34.8% cheaper in JapanNT$608 ·checked 2026-09-11 |
| HARIO SWITCH Immersion Coffee Dripper 02SSD-200-B | ¥3,850HARIO Japan official store | NT$799 | NT$1,250HARIO 台灣官方目錄 | 36.1% cheaper in JapanNT$451 ·checked 2026-09-11 |
| Hario V60 Buono Cloud Drip KettleVKBR-100-HSV | ¥4,510HARIO Japan official store | NT$936 | NT$1,200HARIO 台灣官方目錄 | 22.0% cheaper in JapanNT$264 ·checked 2026-09-11 |
 Hario V60 Drip Scale PLUSVSTN-2000B | ¥7,700HARIO Japan official store | NT$1,599 | NT$1,800HARIO 台灣官方目錄 | 11.2% cheaper in JapanNT$201 ·checked 2026-09-11 |
 Hario V60 Coffee Server 700mLVCS-02B | ¥1,320HARIO Japan official store | NT$274 | NT$400HARIO 台灣官方目錄 | 31.5% cheaper in JapanNT$126 ·checked 2026-09-11 |
 Hario V60 Clear Dripper 02VDR-02-T | ¥660HARIO official Yahoo store | NT$137 | NT$190HARIO 台灣官方目錄 | 27.9% cheaper in JapanNT$53 ·checked 2026-09-11 |
FX: Bank of Taiwan 2026-09-10 spot selling JPY/TWD 0.2076, USD/TWD 31.625.The table excludes tax-free and fees; tax-free estimates follow each product’s stated basis and rate, see the product page.
Top 10 savings in Japan
Ranked by the cash difference between the converted Japan list price and the Taiwan list price.
- Nestle Nestlé Barista Slim Nescafé Gold Blend Cof…: Japan ¥11,960 ≈ NT$2,483; Taiwan NT$5,439; save NT$2,956 (54.4%, 45.6% of the Taiwan price).
- Panasonic Coffee Maker NC-A58-K, Black (Japan Ver…: Japan ¥21,780 ≈ NT$4,522; Taiwan NT$6,880; save NT$2,358 (34.3%, 65.7% of the Taiwan price).
- Panasonic Fully Automatic Coffee Maker NC-A58, Bl…: Japan ¥21,780 ≈ NT$4,522; Taiwan NT$6,789; save NT$2,267 (33.4%, 66.6% of the Taiwan price).
- Zojirushi Coffee Maker, 6-Cup EC-MA60 (Japan Dire…: Japan ¥6,930 ≈ NT$1,439; Taiwan NT$2,399; save NT$960 (40.0%, 60.0% of the Taiwan price).
- Zojirushi Drip Coffee Maker EC-TG40AM-BA (Japan V…: Japan ¥4,400 ≈ NT$913; Taiwan NT$1,599; save NT$686 (42.9%, 57.1% of the Taiwan price).
- HARIO SUNRISE Immersion Ceramic Coffee Dripper 20…: Japan ¥5,500 ≈ NT$1,142; Taiwan NT$1,750; save NT$608 (34.8%, 65.2% of the Taiwan price).
- HARIO SWITCH Immersion Coffee Dripper 02: Japan ¥3,850 ≈ NT$799; Taiwan NT$1,250; save NT$451 (36.1%, 63.9% of the Taiwan price).
- Hario V60 Buono Cloud Drip Kettle: Japan ¥4,510 ≈ NT$936; Taiwan NT$1,200; save NT$264 (22.0%, 78.0% of the Taiwan price).
- Hario V60 Drip Scale PLUS: Japan ¥7,700 ≈ NT$1,599; Taiwan NT$1,800; save NT$201 (11.2%, 88.8% of the Taiwan price).
- Hario V60 Coffee Server 700mL: Japan ¥1,320 ≈ NT$274; Taiwan NT$400; save NT$126 (31.5%, 68.5% of the Taiwan price).
How were these 11 products compared?
Japan list prices come from HARIO official Yahoo store, HARIO Japan official store, HARIO Japan official online store, Bic Camera; Taiwan list prices come from HARIO Taiwan official catalog, momo shopping site, momo shopping site (third-party seller, Japan direct shipping). Exchange rate: Bank of Taiwan 2026-09-10 spot selling rate, JPY 1 = NT$0.2076; prices checked through 2026-09-22.
10 Japan list prices and 10 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.
FAQ
- Is Coffee gear cheaper in Japan than in Taiwan?
- 11 of 11 verified matches cost less in Japan (100%), while 0 cost less in Taiwan. Median Japan savings are 34.3%.
- Which Coffee gear product saves the most?
- Nestle Nestlé Barista Slim Nescafé Gold Blend Cof… has the largest observed cash gap: NT$2,956. Its Japan and Taiwan prices, specifications and checked dates are linked in the comparison table.
- 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.
07 · 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.
- Listed prices
- Japan and Taiwan official or channel list prices for 11 productsChecked through 2026-09-18; 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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