Cost of Living in Tokyo
Summary of cost of living in Tokyo, Japan:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 123,236.2NT$ (535,179.4¥), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 34,475.4NT$ (149,717.0¥), excluding rent.
- Tokyo is 12.1% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Tokyo is, on average, 21.0% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 276.32 NT$ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,554.33 NT$ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 184.22 NT$ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 138.16 NT$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 172.70 NT$ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 119.67 NT$ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 37.67 NT$ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 28.30 NT$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 200.92 NT$ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 47.01 NT$ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 74.29 NT$ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 71.82 NT$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 229.57 NT$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 121.54 NT$ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 349.90 NT$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 82.41 NT$ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 38.52 NT$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 90.58 NT$ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 89.11 NT$ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 45.91 NT$ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 46.57 NT$ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 47.48 NT$ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 32.29 NT$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 276.32 NT$ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 72.98 NT$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 99.83 NT$ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 138.16 NT$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 46.05 NT$ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 2,187.57 NT$ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 115.14 NT$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 163.06 NT$ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 872.60 NT$ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 155.10 NT$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 769,564.82 NT$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 580,426.19 NT$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 6,105.33 NT$ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 902.80 NT$ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 1,120.43 NT$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 2,320.18 NT$ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 648.89 NT$ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 437.51 NT$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 17,220.62 NT$ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 516,486.81 NT$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 1,926.05 NT$ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,186.14 NT$ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 2,208.14 NT$ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 3,018.35 NT$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 40,031.68 NT$ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 20,972.68 NT$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 93,534.10 NT$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 44,302.08 NT$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 31,058.71 NT$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 16,415.94 NT$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 82,485.23 NT$ | |
| 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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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.