# MUJI Gel Ink Pen 0.5mm Black: Japan price comparison

> Compare the current Japan price for MUJI Gel Ink Pen 0.5mm Black with supported home markets.

Exact item: MUJI Smooth Gel Ink Ballpoint Pen Knock Type; 0.5mm; black; barcode 4550002794118

Latest price retrieval: 2026-08-19. 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

- Result: 18% cheaper in Japan
- Headline currency: KRW
- Japan expected checkout: ₩1,061 (JP¥120 tax-included source price; Price listed)
- South Korea expected checkout: ₩1,300 (₩1,300 listed price; Price listed)
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- South Korea price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- [Japan price source](https://www.muji.com/jp/ja/store/cmdty/detail/4550002794118)
- [South Korea price source](https://mujikorea.co.kr/plan/view/118)

### Japan vs China

- Japan price in CNY: CN¥5.08
- Japan source price: JP¥120; Price listed
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- China: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.muji.com/jp/ja/store/cmdty/detail/4550002794118)

### Japan vs Taiwan

- Result: 17% cheaper in Japan
- Headline currency: TWD
- Japan expected checkout: NT$23.99 (JP¥120 tax-included source price; Price listed)
- Taiwan expected checkout: NT$29 (NT$29 listed price, tax included; Price listed)
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- Taiwan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- [Japan price source](https://www.muji.com/jp/ja/store/cmdty/detail/4550002794118)
- [Taiwan price source](https://shop.pxgo.com.tw/hourArrive/goods/302662-65600129-4550002794118)

### Japan vs United States

- Result: 71% cheaper in Japan
- Headline currency: USD
- Japan expected checkout: $0.75 (JP¥120 tax-included source price; Price listed)
- United States expected checkout: $2.58 ($2.40 listed price plus an estimated 7.53% sales tax; In stock)
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- United States price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- [Japan price source](https://www.muji.com/jp/ja/store/cmdty/detail/4550002794118)
- [United States price source](https://www.muji.us/products/gel-ink-ballpoint-pen-knock-type-0-5mm.js)

### Japan vs Hong Kong

- Result: 26% cheaper in Japan
- Headline currency: HKD
- Japan expected checkout: HK$5.90 (JP¥120 tax-included source price; Price listed)
- Hong Kong expected checkout: HK$8 (HK$8 listed price, tax included; Price listed)
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- Hong Kong price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- [Japan price source](https://www.muji.com/jp/ja/store/cmdty/detail/4550002794118)
- [Hong Kong price source](https://www.muji.com.hk/en/product/4550002794118)

### Japan vs Australia

- Japan price in AUD: A$1.07
- Japan source price: JP¥120; Price listed
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- Australia: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.muji.com/jp/ja/store/cmdty/detail/4550002794118)

### Japan vs Singapore

- Japan price in SGD: S$0.96
- Japan source price: JP¥120; Price listed
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- Singapore: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://www.muji.com/jp/ja/store/cmdty/detail/4550002794118)

## Stores checked

### CN

- [MUJI China](https://www.muji.com.cn/cn/): checked; no verified exact price found. Retrieved 2026-08-19. No current exact-SKU price was available in accessible official store output

### HK

- [MUJI Hong Kong](https://www.muji.com.hk/en/product/4550002794118): HK$8; Price listed. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Regular retail price; delivery is separate and current stock must be checked

### JP

- [MUJI Japan](https://www.muji.com/jp/ja/store/cmdty/detail/4550002794118): JP¥120; Price listed. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Tax-inclusive single-item price; home delivery may add shipping

### KR

- [MUJI Korea](https://mujikorea.co.kr/plan/view/118): ₩1,300; Price listed. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Official series feature links to the exact black SKU page; item shipping is extra below KRW30000

### TW

- [PX Mart Taiwan](https://shop.pxgo.com.tw/hourArrive/goods/302662-65600129-4550002794118): NT$29; Price listed. Retrieved 2026-08-19. One-pen local retailer price; delivery conditions vary by address and stock

### US

- [MUJI USA](https://www.muji.us/products/gel-ink-ballpoint-pen-knock-type-0-5mm.js): $2.40; In stock. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Sales tax and shipping depend on the order and delivery address

## Important notes

The comparison adds estimated US sales tax but not delivery. Korea's tax basis is not stated.

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