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| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tokyo (Japan) is 37% more expensive than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,156 ($11) | $12 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥792 ($7) | $7 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥522 ($4.77) | $3.19 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥222 ($2.03) | $0.65 | + 215% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥332 ($3.04) | $2.43 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥730 ($7) | $3.38 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥959 ($9) | $4.54 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥824 ($8) | $3.36 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥447 ($4.09) | $1.21 | + 237% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥281 ($2.57) | $2.89 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,848 ($17) | $12 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥225 ($2.06) | $1.87 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥229 ($2.10) | $1.52 | + 37% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 75% more expensive than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥369,067 ($3,376) | $1,389 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥218,492 ($1,998) | $1,022 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥14,787 ($135) | $167 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥220,639 ($2,018) | $1,022 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥150,700 ($1,378) | $628 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥10,418 ($95) | $87 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥3,783 ($35) | $36 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥47,275 ($432) | $317 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥10,450 ($96) | $128 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥600 ($5.49) | $8 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,311 ($21) | $19 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is 40% more expensive than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,716 ($61) | $45 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,190 ($38) | $29 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,614 ($79) | $75 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥16,780 ($153) | $68 | + 127% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is 52% more expensive than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,898,920 ($26,515) | $20,263 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥139 ($1.27) | $0.65 | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,070 ($92) | $58 | + 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,114 ($28) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 20% cheaper than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,072 ($10) | $5.74 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,341 ($12) | $37 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥6,062 ($55) | $115 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥769 ($7) | $7 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥587 ($5.37) | $2.98 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥471 ($4.31) | $4.21 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥213 ($1.95) | $2.80 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥205 ($1.87) | $1.45 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,165 ($29) | $16 | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 25% more expensive than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,576 ($42) | $35 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,141 ($29) | $22 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥14,042 ($128) | $150 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,415 ($77) | $48 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,742 ($16) | $8 | + 94% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥451 ($4.13) | $3.97 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥487 ($4.46) | $4.43 | + 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥47,039 ($430) | $427 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥38 ($0.35) | $0.31 | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,600 ($79) | $39 | + 102% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥470 ($4.30) | $7 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 898 prices entered by 132 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2019.
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Cost of living in Tokyo (Japan) is 45% more expensive than in Arlington, Texas (United States)
For example, you would need at least $6,544 (¥715,461) in Tokyo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $4,500 in Arlington, Texas.
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