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Data Scientist Salary Comparison

Side-by-side evaluation of salaries, local taxes, monthly expenses, and real purchasing power

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💡 Smart Analysis

Comparing Taipei and Tokyo: Average gross pay is 22% higher in Tokyo. Cost of living is 34% cheaper in Taipei. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Taipei is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 7.8/10 compared to 7/10.

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Taipei
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Tokyo

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
$50,000/yr
$61,000/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
$26,000
$32,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
$44,000
$53,000
Senior Developer Pay
$68,000
$82,000
Lead / Architect Pay
$86,000
$103,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
$900
$1,400
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
$580
$900
Groceries (Monthly)
$230
$350
Public Transport Pass
$50
$80
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
$145
$180
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
$1,367/mo
CHEAPER
$2,067/mo

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
12%
20%
Social Security Deduction
12%
15%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
$2,567/mo
$2,871/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
7.8
MORE AFFORDABLE
7
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
$1,200/mo
$804/mo
Months to Save $10,000
~8 months
~12 months
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