Cost of living in Tokyo (Japan) is about the same as in Hachiōji (Japan)
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Food | + 1% | |||
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Food in Tokyo (Japan) is about the same as in Hachiōji (Japan) | ||||
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Tokyo | Hachiōji | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,056 | ¥1,000 | + 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥826 | ¥700 | + 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥537 | ¥450 | + 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥223 | ¥250 | - 11% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥325 | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥625 | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,115 | ¥2,000 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥646 | ¥800 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥399 | ¥321 | + 24% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥323 | ¥250 | + 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,212 | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥206 | ¥225 | - 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥170 | ¥200 | - 15% | |
Housing | + 47% | |||
Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 47% more expensive than in Hachiōji (Japan) | ||||
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Tokyo | Hachiōji | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥456,894 | ¥110,000 | + 315% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥224,369 | ¥68,571 | + 227% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,525 | ¥60,000 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥187,941 | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥105,361 | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥15,623 | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,676 | ¥5,400 | - 13% | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥55,307 | ¥99,999 | - 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥11,673 | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥984 | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,546 | - | - | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is 36% cheaper than in Hachiōji (Japan) | ||||
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Tokyo | Hachiōji | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,547 | ¥8,900 | - 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,248 | ¥8,000 | - 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,827 | ¥5,900 | + 67% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,390 | ¥53,950 | - 77% | |
Transportation | - 31% | |||
Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is 31% cheaper than in Hachiōji (Japan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,894,200 | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥168 | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,120 | ¥16,000 | - 43% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥4,313 | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is about the same as in Hachiōji (Japan) | ||||
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Tokyo | Hachiōji | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,320 | ¥900 | + 47% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,320 | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,514 | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥622 | ¥899 | - 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥647 | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥506 | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥218 | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥217 | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,189 | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is about the same as in Hachiōji (Japan) | ||||
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Tokyo | Hachiōji | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,056 | ¥3,000 | + 69% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,905 | ¥4,000 | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥10,552 | ¥65,000 | - 84% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,894 | ¥8,000 | - 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,840 | ¥900 | + 104% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥519 | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥619 | ¥600 | + 3% | |
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 | ¥9,678 | ¥8,000 | + 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥601 | - | - | |
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TOTAL | - 4% |

These prices were last updated on February 11, 2025.
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