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🇯🇵Cost of Living in Tokyo

Japan · Population: 13,960,000 · Cost Index: 82/100

Cost of Living in Tokyo

Japan · Asia

Tokyo is Japan's bustling capital, blending ultramodern skyscrapers with historic temples. It offers world-class dining, efficient public transport, and a high standard of living.

13,960,000

Population

82

Cost Index

86

Safety Index

80

Quality of Life

Average Monthly Cost: $3,400 (single person, excluding rent)

Cost Breakdown

Housing

Avg: $1,517.50
1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$1,150.00
1-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$720.00
3-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$2,650.00
3-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$1,550.00

Food & Groceries

Avg: $8.94
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)
$7.50
Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)
$45.00
McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)
$6.50
Milk (1 liter)(per liter)
$2.10
Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)
$2.20
Rice (1 kg)(per kg)
$4.50
Eggs (12)(per dozen)
$2.80
Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)
$8.50
Apples (1 kg)(per kg)
$6.50
Banana (1 kg)(per kg)
$3.80

Transportation

Avg: $22.17
Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)
$100.00
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)
$1.80
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)
$4.50
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)
$3.20
Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.35

Utilities

Avg: $90.00
Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)
$195.00
Mobile Phone Plan(per month)
$35.00
Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)
$40.00

Healthcare

Avg: $35.00
Doctor Visit(per visit)
$35.00
Dentist Visit(per visit)
$55.00
Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)
$15.00

Entertainment

Avg: $24.30
Fitness Club Monthly(per month)
$75.00
Cinema Ticket(per ticket)
$13.00
Cappuccino(per cup)
$4.20
Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)
$5.00

Clothing

Avg: $62.67
Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)
$65.00
Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)
$38.00
Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)
$85.00

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Quick Facts

Currency
JPY
Language
Japanese
Cost Index
82/100
Safety Index
86/100
Quality of Life
80/100

Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.