Cost of Living in Tokyo
Summary of cost of living in Tokyo, Japan:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 27,551.7¥ (536,338.0¥), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 7,705.8¥ (150,005.4¥), excluding rent.
- Tokyo is 13.1% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Tokyo is, on average, 22.0% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 61.64 ¥ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 359.59 ¥ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 41.10 ¥ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 30.82 ¥ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 38.53 ¥ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 26.79 ¥ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 8.33 ¥ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 6.25 ¥ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 44.82 ¥ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 10.49 ¥ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 16.57 ¥ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 16.02 ¥ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 51.21 ¥ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 27.11 ¥ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 78.06 ¥ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 18.38 ¥ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 8.59 ¥ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 20.21 ¥ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 19.88 ¥ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 10.24 ¥ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 10.39 ¥ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 10.59 ¥ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 7.20 ¥ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 61.64 ¥ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 16.28 ¥ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 22.27 ¥ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 30.82 ¥ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 10.27 ¥ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 488.02 ¥ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 25.69 ¥ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 36.38 ¥ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 194.67 ¥ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 34.60 ¥ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 171,678.62 ¥ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 129,484.56 ¥ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 1,362.01 ¥ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 201.40 ¥ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 249.95 ¥ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 517.60 ¥ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 144.76 ¥ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 97.60 ¥ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 3,846.70 ¥ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 115,220.63 ¥ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 398.12 ¥ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 264.85 ¥ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 492.83 ¥ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 673.35 ¥ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 8,930.48 ¥ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 4,679.20 ¥ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 20,868.59 ¥ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 9,884.43 ¥ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 6,928.74 ¥ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 3,662.15 ¥ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 18,560.62 ¥ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 1.76 |
Prices in Tokyo
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Last update: April 2025
Last update: April 2025
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SHOCK THE MONKEY.That song exposes the real truth about the Asian population. Think about it for just a moment if you can think at all.
All Asians look just alike no matter which part of Asia it is. Have a mixed Asian with black or white the baby looks Asian. Thats because all asians are actually monkeys, animals. The monkey gene domininates human gene.
" SHOCK THE MONKEY"
The original apt rate for the dollar is said to be 92 yen = $1.00 (the Big Mac Index is not reliable in Japan due to the high competition in restaurants).
A Norwegian acquaintance of mine says that the standard of living is higher in Japan compared to Norway.
You say that like its a bad thing. People who keep to themselves, are clean and dont bother you seems like a huge plus.