Cost of living in Tokyo (Japan) is 51% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 33% | |||
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| Food in Tokyo (Japan) is 33% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Tokyo | London | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,070 (£5.56) | £16 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥825 (£4.28) | £8 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥537 (£2.79) | £3.92 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥219 (£1.13) | £1.11 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥318 (£1.65) | £4.01 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥614 (£3.19) | £2.02 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,126 (£5.85) | £4.28 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥639 (£3.32) | £2.00 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥399 (£2.07) | £0.79 | + 162% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥323 (£1.68) | £1.83 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,212 (£6) | £10 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥206 (£1.07) | £2.28 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥170 (£0.88) | £1.28 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 53% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥447,961 (£2,326) | £4,323 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥224,369 (£1,165) | £3,529 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,525 (£112) | £165 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥187,941 (£976) | £2,875 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥105,361 (£547) | £1,733 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥15,623 (£81) | £136 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,676 (£24) | £28 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥55,307 (£287) | £255 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥11,673 (£61) | £103 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥984 (£5.11) | £4.87 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,546 (£13) | £13 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is 34% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,547 (£44) | £76 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,248 (£27) | £36 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,827 (£51) | £86 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,390 (£64) | £97 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is 65% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,894,200 (£15,027) | £28,424 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥168 (£0.87) | £1.43 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,120 (£47) | £173 | - 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥4,313 (£22) | £21 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 7% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,320 (£7) | £2.22 | + 208% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,320 (£7) | £7 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,514 (£23) | £55 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥622 (£3.23) | £3.62 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥647 (£3.36) | £2.03 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥506 (£2.63) | £5.04 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥218 (£1.13) | £2.13 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥217 (£1.12) | £2.06 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,189 (£22) | £15 | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 22% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Tokyo | London | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,056 (£26) | £40 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,905 (£20) | £26 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥10,552 (£55) | £117 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,894 (£41) | £77 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,840 (£10) | £13 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥519 (£2.69) | £3.62 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥619 (£3.21) | £7 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥51,220 (£266) | £410 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (£0.27) | £0.11 | + 151% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,678 (£50) | £46 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥601 (£3.12) | £15 | - 79% | |
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TOTAL | - 51% | ||
These prices were last updated on February 14, 2025.
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