- Cost of Living
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- Tokyo
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Cost of living in Tokyo, Japan vs New York City, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tokyo (Japan) is 15% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,156 ($10) | $16 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥693 ($6) | $9 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥476 ($4.19) | $6 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥216 ($1.90) | $1.13 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥336 ($2.96) | $4.71 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥893 ($8) | $5.27 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥993 ($9) | $8 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥680 ($5.99) | $4.04 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥466 ($4.11) | $2.32 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥273 ($2.41) | $4.51 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,576 ($14) | $16 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥230 ($2.03) | $2.21 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥203 ($1.79) | $2.60 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 31% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥303,819 ($2,678) | $3,616 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥202,530 ($1,785) | $2,884 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥22,191 ($196) | $167 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥219,882 ($1,938) | $2,959 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥106,481 ($939) | $1,991 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥11,835 ($104) | $124 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,244 ($37) | $50 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥62,121 ($548) | $384 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥16,761 ($148) | $157 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥681 ($6) | $12 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,130 ($19) | $23 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is 25% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,424 ($57) | $56 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥3,026 ($27) | $43 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,590 ($67) | $90 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥14,475 ($128) | $137 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is 1% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥3,188,450 ($28,108) | $22,888 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥146 ($1.28) | $0.83 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,978 ($106) | $121 | - 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,083 ($27) | $22 | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 37% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,210 ($11) | $7 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,478 ($13) | $14 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥3,672 ($32) | $142 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥877 ($8) | $8 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥587 ($5.18) | $3.55 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥502 ($4.42) | $7 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥141 ($1.24) | $3.64 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥233 ($2.05) | $2.08 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,468 ($31) | $28 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 9% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,359 ($47) | $54 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,412 ($30) | $32 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥18,417 ($162) | $344 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥11,231 ($99) | $117 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,184 ($10) | $16 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥476 ($4.19) | $4.91 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥494 ($4.36) | $8 | - 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥53,190 ($469) | $436 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥38 ($0.33) | $0.15 | + 125% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥13,258 ($117) | $104 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥461 ($4.06) | $14 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
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