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Yen break-even rates for 785 Japan–Taiwan price matches

A product's break-even rate is its Taiwan list price divided by its Japan yen price. Across 785 matches, the median break-even rate is 0.259 TWD per JPY.

TravPrice deskPublished Updated Checked through 24 same-item comparisons · about 2 min read
On this page · 8 sections
  1. Verdict
  2. The gap in one chart
  3. Price table
  4. 12 products with the highest break-even rates
  5. 12 products closest to reversing
  6. How were these 785 products compared?
  7. FAQ
  8. Sources
Same-item pairs24 items
cheaper in Japan24 items100% · median save 30.0%
Save the mostNT$1,814[TORAY] Japan Home…
Buy them all in JapanSave NT$8,318Converted list total; tax-free and fees not included

01 · Verdict

24 same-item comparisons

The median break-even rate across 785 verified matches is 0.259 TWD per JPY. Below an individual product's break-even rate, its converted Japan list price is lower; above it, the Taiwan list price is lower.

  • Median break-even rate: 0.259 TWD per JPY.
  • Highest break-even rate among Japan-cheaper products: Fujitsu HR-3UTHC Low Self-Discharge High-Capacity…, 0.606.
  • Payment fees, tax-free eligibility and retailer prices can change the practical threshold.

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 785 verified same-product price pairs and excludes tax exemptions, card fees, and shipping.

02

The gap in one chart

How much you save per item (Japan converted vs Taiwan list)
  1. [TORAY] Japan Home…Save NT$1,814
  2. Hakkaisan Junmai…Save NT$949
  3. 3COINS Japan 6-Way…Save NT$742
  4. Brand not stated Panasonic ES-RS10…Save NT$606
  5. Apple iPhone Air 256GBSave NT$498
  6. vim BEAUTY KEEP…Save NT$487
  7. TORAKU Kobe Pudding,…Save NT$470
  8. Melano CC Vitamin C…Save NT$413
  9. iwaki Heat-Resistant Glass…Save NT$406
  10. Fujitsu HR-3UTHC Low…Save NT$394
  11. YOLU Overnight Beauty Skin…Save NT$393
  12. COW Brand &fem…Save NT$393

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

03

Price table(24 items)

Japan × Taiwan · prices in this piece
ProductJapan listConvertedTaiwan listGap
Fujitsu HR-3UTHC Low Self-Discharge…Fujitsu HR-3UTHC AA Rechargeable Battery 4B [4 pack]¥988Bic CameraNT$205NT$599momo購物網65.8% cheaper in JapanNT$394 ·checked 2026-09-13
TORAKU Kobe Pudding, 4-Piece Gift Box神戸プリン|原文品牌 トーラク¥1,296Kansai International Airport Official WebsiteNT$269NT$739momo購物網(樂樂Japan,日本直送)63.6% cheaper in JapanNT$470 ·checked 2026-09-18
Brand not stated Panasonic ES-RS10 Portable Electric Shaver1 piece; JAN 4547441959871; source category: men's grooming¥1,680ビックカメラ.com(Bic Camera)NT$349NT$955PChome 24h購物63.5% cheaper in JapanNT$606 ·checked 2026-09-12
Hakkaisan Junmai Daiginjo Sake 720mlJunmai Daiginjo Hakkaisan 720ml (Boxed)¥2,651HANEDA Shopping Official Haneda Airport StoreNT$550NT$1,499酒條通(台灣連鎖洋酒專賣)63.3% cheaper in JapanNT$949 ·checked 2026-09-18
3COINS Japan 6-Way Microwave Cooking…《1台6役》電子レンジ調理器/KITINTO;品番2416-HCMWP01-00;約高7.4×寬22.7×深12.5cm;本體260g、蓋185g¥2,2003COINSNT$457NT$1,199PChome 24h購物(平行輸入)61.9% cheaper in JapanNT$742 ·checked 2026-09-12
[TORAY] Japan Home Water Purifier,…東レ 蛇口直結型浄水器 トレビーノ スーパースリム SX606V¥5,480Bic CameraNT$1,138NT$2,952momo購物網61.5% cheaper in JapanNT$1,814 ·checked 2026-09-19
Melano CC Vitamin C All-in-One Brightening…Melano CC Medicated Spot Care Whitening Serum¥1,280Don Quijote Cross-Border StoreNT$266NT$679momo自營60.9% cheaper in JapanNT$413 ·checked 2026-09-12
YOLU Overnight Beauty Skin Moisturizing Creamヨルスキン オーバーナイトクリーム モイスト|原文品名 YOLU ヨルスキン オーバーナイトクリーム モイスト¥1,238LDK the BeautyNT$257NT$650PChome 24h購物60.5% cheaper in JapanNT$393 ·checked 2026-09-12
iwaki Heat-Resistant Glass Microwave Food Storage…JAN 4905284167813;原始商品名:イワキ(iwaki) パック&レンジ 450mL BTH3240GY2 クールグレー¥1,320HANDS網店(ハンズネットストア)NT$274NT$680PChome 24h購物59.7% cheaper in JapanNT$406 ·checked 2026-09-12
Fujitsu HR-4UTHC Low Self-Discharge…Fujitsu HR-4UTHC AAA Rechargeable Battery 4B [4 pack]¥1,030Bic CameraNT$214NT$522momo購物網59.0% cheaper in JapanNT$308 ·checked 2026-09-13
COW Brand &fem Feminine Intimate Wash Mousse150mL・1,320円¥1,320@cosmeNT$274NT$667momo購物網(🌸櫻花巷尾生活館-日本專營店-,日本跨境配送)58.9% cheaper in JapanNT$393 ·checked 2026-09-18
vim BEAUTY KEEP CONFIDENCE MISTvim BEAUTY キープコンフィデンスミスト(規格未載明)¥1,650LOFTNT$343NT$830momo購物網58.7% cheaper in JapanNT$487 ·checked 2026-09-12
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 6.9-inch · 256GBMJX84J/A¥239,800BIC CameraNT$49,782NT$49,900Apple Taiwan0.2% cheaper in JapanNT$118 ·checked 2026-09-13
Panasonic LUMIX DC-TZ99 Compact CameraDC-TZ99-K|原文品牌 パナソニック¥79,200ビックカメラ.com(Bic Camera)NT$16,442NT$16,500數位達人(台灣官方代理零售商)0.3% cheaper in JapanNT$58 ·checked 2026-09-12
Panasonic LUMIX TZ99 DC-TZ99-KPanasonic LUMIX TZ99 DC-TZ99-K|Taiwan page product name: [Black only] Panasonic Taiwan official-import TZ99 / ZS99 (shoots farther than the ZS300/TZ300), 30× optical zoom¥79,200Bic CameraNT$16,442NT$16,500數位達人0.3% cheaper in JapanNT$58 ·checked 2026-09-15
Xiaomi Mi Band 9 Active Black Official…Xiaomi スマートウォッチ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active Black¥3,115Bic CameraNT$647NT$649Yahoo購物中心0.4% cheaper in JapanNT$2 ·checked 2026-09-19
Sony WH-1000XM6WH-1000XM6 / B¥59,400Sony Japan official storeNT$12,331NT$12,400Sony 台灣官方商店0.6% cheaper in JapanNT$69 ·checked 2026-09-11
ELIXIR New Targeted Anti-Wrinkle Firming…15g・6,600円 (編集部調べ)|原文品牌 エリクシール¥6,600@cosmeNT$1,370NT$1,379momo購物網(東京選品,日本直送)0.6% cheaper in JapanNT$9 ·checked 2026-09-18
Tiger Flip-Top Double-Wall Stainless Steel…真空断熱ボトル 750mL¥4,780HANDS THE BEST 2026NT$992NT$999momo購物網0.7% cheaper in JapanNT$7 ·checked 2026-09-13
DJI Osmo Nano Standard Kit (128GB)OSMO NANO スタンダードコンボ (128GB) アクションカメラ ONWA03 [4K対応 /防水]¥48,730Bic CameraNT$10,116NT$10,190Yahoo購物中心0.7% cheaper in JapanNT$74 ·checked 2026-09-19
Apple iPhone 17 MagSafe Clear CaseMGF24FE/A|原文品牌 アップル¥8,070ヨドバシ.comNT$1,675NT$1,690Apple 台灣官網0.9% cheaper in JapanNT$15 ·checked 2026-09-19
ETUDE Nude Porcelain Glow Filter Cushion…ウォータードロップフィルタークッション¥2,750LIPS product dataNT$571NT$576momo購物網0.9% cheaper in JapanNT$5 ·checked 2026-09-12
CPB (Clé de Peau Beauté) Radiant Fluid…40g・14,300円|原文品牌 クレ・ド・ポー ボーテ¥14,300@cosmeNT$2,969NT$2,999momo購物網(東京選品,日本跨境配送)1.0% cheaper in JapanNT$30 ·checked 2026-09-18
Apple iPhone Air 256GBMG284J/A¥189,800BIC CameraNT$39,402NT$39,900Apple Taiwan1.3% cheaper in JapanNT$498 ·checked 2026-09-13

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.

04

12 products with the highest break-even rates

A higher rate means the yen could strengthen further before Taiwan becomes cheaper.

  1. Fujitsu HR-3UTHC Low Self-Discharge High-Capacity…: break-even 0.606 TWD per JPY; current Japan saving NT$394.
  2. TORAKU Kobe Pudding, 4-Piece Gift Box: break-even 0.570 TWD per JPY; current Japan saving NT$470.
  3. Brand not stated Panasonic ES-RS10 Portable Elect…: break-even 0.568 TWD per JPY; current Japan saving NT$606.
  4. Hakkaisan Junmai Daiginjo Sake 720ml: break-even 0.565 TWD per JPY; current Japan saving NT$949.
  5. 3COINS Japan 6-Way Microwave Cooking Container: break-even 0.545 TWD per JPY; current Japan saving NT$742.
  6. [TORAY] Japan Home Water Purifier, 1.6L/min, SX60…: break-even 0.539 TWD per JPY; current Japan saving NT$1,814.
  7. Melano CC Vitamin C All-in-One Brightening Dark S…: break-even 0.530 TWD per JPY; current Japan saving NT$413.
  8. YOLU Overnight Beauty Skin Moisturizing Cream: break-even 0.525 TWD per JPY; current Japan saving NT$393.
  9. iwaki Heat-Resistant Glass Microwave Food Storage…: break-even 0.515 TWD per JPY; current Japan saving NT$406.
  10. Fujitsu HR-4UTHC Low Self-Discharge High-Capacity…: break-even 0.507 TWD per JPY; current Japan saving NT$308.
  11. COW Brand &fem Feminine Intimate Wash Mousse: break-even 0.505 TWD per JPY; current Japan saving NT$393.
  12. vim BEAUTY KEEP CONFIDENCE MIST: break-even 0.503 TWD per JPY; current Japan saving NT$487.
05

12 products closest to reversing

These currently cost less in Japan, but their break-even rates are the lowest in the selection.

  1. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 6.9-inch · 256GB: break-even 0.2081 TWD per JPY; current Japan saving NT$118.
  2. Panasonic LUMIX DC-TZ99 Compact Camera: break-even 0.2083 TWD per JPY; current Japan saving NT$58.
  3. Panasonic LUMIX TZ99 DC-TZ99-K: break-even 0.2083 TWD per JPY; current Japan saving NT$58.
  4. Xiaomi Mi Band 9 Active Black Official Flagship S…: break-even 0.2083 TWD per JPY; current Japan saving NT$2.
  5. Sony WH-1000XM6: break-even 0.2088 TWD per JPY; current Japan saving NT$69.
  6. ELIXIR New Targeted Anti-Wrinkle Firming Eye & Li…: break-even 0.2089 TWD per JPY; current Japan saving NT$9.
  7. Tiger Flip-Top Double-Wall Stainless Steel Vacuum…: break-even 0.2090 TWD per JPY; current Japan saving NT$7.
  8. DJI Osmo Nano Standard Kit (128GB): break-even 0.2091 TWD per JPY; current Japan saving NT$74.
  9. Apple iPhone 17 MagSafe Clear Case: break-even 0.2094 TWD per JPY; current Japan saving NT$15.
  10. ETUDE Nude Porcelain Glow Filter Cushion Foundati…: break-even 0.2095 TWD per JPY; current Japan saving NT$5.
  11. CPB (Clé de Peau Beauté) Radiant Fluid Foundation…: break-even 0.2097 TWD per JPY; current Japan saving NT$30.
  12. Apple iPhone Air 256GB: break-even 0.2102 TWD per JPY; current Japan saving NT$498.
06

How were these 785 products compared?

Japan list prices come from Bic Camera, Sony Japan official store, HARIO Japan official store, ReFa Japan official product page, and others; Taiwan list prices come from Apple Taiwan official online store, Sony Taiwan official store, HARIO Taiwan official catalog, ReFa Taiwan official product page, and others. Exchange rate: Bank of Taiwan 2026-09-10 spot selling rate, JPY 1 = NT$0.2076; prices checked through 2026-09-22.

651 Japan list prices and 496 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.

07

FAQ

What yen rate makes a purchase in Japan worthwhile?
It depends on the product. Across 785 matches, the median break-even rate is 0.259 TWD per JPY.
How is the break-even rate calculated?
Divide the Taiwan list price in TWD by the Japan list price in JPY. Compare that rate with the rate you will actually pay.
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.
Listed prices
Japan and Taiwan official or channel list prices for 24 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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