Cost of living in Tokyo (Japan) is 33% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States)
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| Food | - 34% | |||
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| Food in Tokyo (Japan) is 34% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,032 ($8) | $24 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥721 ($5.54) | $11 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥553 ($4.25) | $7 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥199 ($1.53) | $1.17 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥284 ($2.18) | $5.23 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥631 ($4.84) | $3.85 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,006 ($8) | $7 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥939 ($7) | $4.82 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥592 ($4.54) | $2.02 | + 125% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥289 ($2.22) | $5.27 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,241 ($10) | $17 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥239 ($1.84) | $3.01 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥211 ($1.62) | $1.56 | + 4% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 39% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥343,765 ($2,639) | $3,599 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥189,101 ($1,452) | $2,634 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥25,691 ($197) | $179 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥159,856 ($1,227) | $2,492 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥92,905 ($713) | $1,869 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥18,187 ($140) | $122 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,516 ($35) | $58 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥50,930 ($391) | $284 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,954 ($76) | $118 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥985 ($8) | $13 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,206 ($17) | $25 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is 20% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,146 ($47) | $60 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,168 ($40) | $46 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,786 ($67) | $108 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,791 ($106) | $138 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is 24% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,687,690 ($20,634) | $25,730 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥166 ($1.28) | $1.48 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,345 ($79) | $118 | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,972 ($30) | $16 | + 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 41% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,787 ($14) | $9 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,320 ($10) | $16 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,244 ($33) | $121 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥759 ($5.82) | $9 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥601 ($4.61) | $6 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥407 ($3.12) | $7 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥206 ($1.58) | $4.74 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥262 ($2.01) | $2.13 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,216 ($25) | $38 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 37% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,820 ($29) | $59 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,590 ($28) | $32 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥11,604 ($89) | $144 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,254 ($48) | $116 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,006 ($8) | $17 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥470 ($3.61) | $5.71 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥574 ($4.41) | $8 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥48,237 ($370) | $527 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 ($0.40) | $0.56 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,331 ($72) | $78 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥600 ($4.61) | $11 | - 59% | |
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TOTAL | - 33% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2023.
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