Cost of living in Tokyo, Japan

Summary of cost of living in Tokyo

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ¥602,229
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ¥352,022
  • Tokyo is the 4th most expensive city in Asia (4 out of 19)
  • Cost of living in Tokyo is more expensive than in 54% of cities in the World (98 out of 210)
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List of prices in Tokyo
Current as of Oct 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ¥997
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ¥711
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ¥557
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ¥204
12 eggs, large ¥310
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ¥624
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ¥1,006
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ¥909
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ¥554
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ¥293
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ¥1,204
2 liters of coca-cola ¥223
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ¥206
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ¥343,375
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ¥184,576
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ¥25,075
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ¥173,341
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ¥95,215
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ¥16,950
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ¥4,368
40” flat screen tv ¥41,945
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ¥9,895
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ¥972
Hourly rate for cleaning help ¥2,210
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ¥6,146
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ¥5,331
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ¥9,228
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ¥13,791
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ¥2,748,060
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ¥162
Monthly ticket public transport ¥10,043
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ¥4,018
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ¥1,787
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ¥1,320
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ¥4,244
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ¥759
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ¥601
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ¥584
4 rolls of toilet paper ¥187
Tube of toothpaste ¥194
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ¥4,153
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ¥4,513
2 tickets to the movies ¥3,600
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ¥11,996
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ¥6,418
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ¥1,198
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ¥469
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ¥578
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ¥51,220
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ¥52
1 month of gym membership in business district ¥9,309
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ¥589
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 315 prices entered by 66 different people.
Latest price update: October 01, 2023

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Tokyo position in our World Ranking

the world
98th
out of 210
asia
4th
out of 19

Cheapest and most expensive products in Tokyo compared to other cities:

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