# ATAGO PAL-1 Refractometer: Japan price comparison

> Compare the current Japan price for ATAGO PAL-1 Refractometer with supported home markets.

Exact item: ATAGO PAL-1 pocket digital refractometer; Cat.No.3810; Brix 0.0-53.0%; 0.1% resolution; ±0.2% accuracy; 2-3 drop sample; IP65 water resistant

Latest price retrieval: 2026-08-21T21:17:00Z. FX capture: 2026-08-19T00:02:31Z. FX is informational and comes from [Exchange Rate API](https://www.exchangerate-api.com).

## Price comparisons

### Japan vs South Korea

- Japan price in KRW: ₩234,381
- Japan source price: JP¥26,500; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-21T21:17:00Z
- South Korea: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.atago.net/lp/lp_pal-1/ja/landing.php)

### Japan vs China

- Japan price in CNY: CN¥1,122
- Japan source price: JP¥26,500; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-21T21:17:00Z
- China: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.atago.net/lp/lp_pal-1/ja/landing.php)

### Japan vs Taiwan

- Japan price in TWD: NT$5,297
- Japan source price: JP¥26,500; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-21T21:17:00Z
- Taiwan: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.atago.net/lp/lp_pal-1/ja/landing.php)

### Japan vs United States

- Result: 58% cheaper in Japan
- Headline currency: USD
- Japan expected checkout: $166 (JP¥26,500 tax-free estimate; source shelf price JP¥29,150; In stock)
- United States expected checkout: $398 ($370 listed price plus an estimated 7.53% sales tax; Price listed)
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-21T21:17:00Z
- United States price retrieved: 2026-08-21T21:17:00Z
- [Japan price source](https://www.atago.net/lp/lp_pal-1/ja/landing.php)
- [United States price source](https://atago-usa.com/PAL-1-p176.html)

### Japan vs Hong Kong

- Japan price in HKD: HK$1,302
- Japan source price: JP¥26,500; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-21T21:17:00Z
- Hong Kong: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.atago.net/lp/lp_pal-1/ja/landing.php)

### Japan vs Australia

- Japan price in AUD: A$235
- Japan source price: JP¥26,500; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-21T21:17:00Z
- Australia: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.atago.net/lp/lp_pal-1/ja/landing.php)

### Japan vs Singapore

- Japan price in SGD: S$213
- Japan source price: JP¥26,500; In stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-21T21:17:00Z
- Singapore: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.atago.net/lp/lp_pal-1/ja/landing.php)

## Stores checked

### JP

- [ATAGO official Japan shop](https://www.atago.net/lp/lp_pal-1/ja/landing.php): JP¥29,150; In stock. Retrieved 2026-08-21T21:17:00Z. ATAGO's official Japan PAL-1 shop page shows ¥29,150 tax included and purchase controls. Delivery, shipping, and any destination or tax-refund terms must be confirmed at checkout.

### US

- [ATAGO USA official store](https://atago-usa.com/PAL-1-p176.html): $370; Price listed. Retrieved 2026-08-21T21:17:00Z. ATAGO USA's official product page lists PAL-1 at USD370.00 with a quantity control. The page does not expose a separate stock count; US sales tax and shipping depend on destination.

## Important notes

This comparison fixes the PAL-1 Cat.No.3810, not Bluetooth PAL-1 variants or calibration bundles. Zero the instrument with clean water and calibrate with a suitable standard as the manual requires. Use clean samples and clean the prism between measurements. Brix is not a direct measure of sugar when other dissolved substances are present, and a reading is not proof of food safety, ripeness, fermentation safety, or regulatory compliance. Follow applicable food-handling and sample-safety procedures.

Japan tax-free eligibility, actual local sales tax, daily FX, shipping, card fees, warranty, and import charges can change the final cost.