Cost of living in Tokyo (Japan) is 18% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States)
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| Food | - 25% | |||
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| Food in Tokyo (Japan) is 25% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,118 ($8) | $18 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥717 ($5.24) | $10 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥534 ($3.90) | $5.41 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥200 ($1.46) | $0.91 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥275 ($2.01) | $2.99 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥732 ($5.35) | $5.16 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,014 ($7) | $7 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥975 ($7) | $3.62 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥565 ($4.13) | $1.62 | + 154% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥280 ($2.05) | $3.22 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,398 ($10) | $21 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥228 ($1.67) | $1.87 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥245 ($1.79) | $2.82 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 19% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥353,893 ($2,586) | $2,257 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥200,085 ($1,462) | $1,660 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥27,198 ($199) | $190 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥169,771 ($1,241) | $1,568 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥96,495 ($705) | $1,004 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥16,133 ($118) | $260 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,461 ($33) | $67 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥42,402 ($310) | $319 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,928 ($73) | $98 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥853 ($6) | $15 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,270 ($17) | $22 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is about the same as in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,659 ($49) | $53 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,478 ($40) | $34 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,528 ($62) | $91 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,636 ($100) | $118 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is 8% more expensive than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,568,440 ($18,768) | $20,714 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥162 ($1.18) | $1.05 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,406 ($83) | $72 | + 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,984 ($29) | $30 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 60% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,102 ($8) | $10 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,353 ($10) | $26 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,493 ($33) | $193 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥613 ($4.48) | $7 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥496 ($3.62) | $4.29 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥384 ($2.80) | $4.29 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥187 ($1.37) | $6 | - 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥198 ($1.45) | $2.65 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,306 ($24) | $25 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 28% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,799 ($28) | $56 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,569 ($26) | $24 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥12,879 ($94) | $261 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥5,956 ($44) | $90 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,253 ($9) | $13 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥500 ($3.65) | $5.80 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥580 ($4.24) | $8 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥44,278 ($324) | $565 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥50 ($0.37) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥11,147 ($81) | $39 | + 107% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥570 ($4.17) | $11 | - 63% | |
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TOTAL | - 18% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 441 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2022.
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