Cost of living in Tokyo, Japan vs New York City, United States
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| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tokyo (Japan) is 18% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,125 ($10) | $17 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥762 ($7) | $9 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥516 ($4.66) | $5.76 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥236 ($2.13) | $1.16 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥305 ($2.76) | $4.39 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥525 ($4.75) | $5.41 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥928 ($8) | $9 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥695 ($6) | $3.98 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥417 ($3.77) | $1.90 | + 98% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥282 ($2.55) | $5.12 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,956 ($18) | $17 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥217 ($1.97) | $2.36 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥256 ($2.31) | $2.52 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 30% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥322,412 ($2,915) | $4,066 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥230,695 ($2,085) | $2,884 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥16,345 ($148) | $176 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥220,639 ($1,995) | $3,112 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥149,829 ($1,354) | $2,039 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥10,418 ($94) | $113 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,597 ($33) | $53 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥47,275 ($427) | $300 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥10,450 ($94) | $154 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥710 ($6) | $13 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,372 ($21) | $27 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is 8% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,716 ($61) | $58 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,190 ($38) | $44 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,543 ($77) | $87 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥16,680 ($151) | $154 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is 14% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥3,009,230 ($27,203) | $25,834 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥139 ($1.26) | $0.81 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,070 ($91) | $125 | - 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,034 ($27) | $22 | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 31% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,072 ($10) | $9 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,341 ($12) | $27 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥6,062 ($55) | $130 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥769 ($7) | $8 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥587 ($5.31) | $4.29 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥471 ($4.26) | $6 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥213 ($1.92) | $4.01 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥205 ($1.85) | $1.96 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,165 ($29) | $27 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 36% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,889 ($35) | $54 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,086 ($28) | $33 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥14,042 ($127) | $387 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,560 ($59) | $114 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,581 ($14) | $17 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥414 ($3.74) | $5.05 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥502 ($4.54) | $8 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥44,637 ($404) | $464 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥38 ($0.34) | $0.49 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,600 ($78) | $101 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥475 ($4.30) | $14 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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