- Cost of Living
- Japan
- United States
- Tokyo
- New York City
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tokyo, Japan compared to 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 | ¥800 ($7) | $12 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥690 ($6) | $5.72 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥391 ($3.47) | $6 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥183 ($1.62) | $1.66 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥234 ($2.07) | $4.78 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥622 ($5.52) | $5.24 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥933 ($8) | $4.91 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥798 ($7) | $4.13 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥364 ($3.23) | $2.33 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥270 ($2.40) | $2.49 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,500 ($13) | $16 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥222 ($1.97) | $2.25 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥183 ($1.63) | $2.04 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 28% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥392,586 ($3,483) | $3,376 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥183,207 ($1,625) | $2,795 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥18,063 ($160) | $163 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥133,327 ($1,183) | $2,892 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥78,659 ($698) | $1,955 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥9,032 ($80) | $121 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,083 ($36) | $28 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥62,121 ($551) | $385 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥17,667 ($157) | $153 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥782 ($7) | $12 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,397 ($21) | $23 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is 11% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,546 ($67) | $57 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,119 ($37) | $44 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,875 ($79) | $90 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,341 ($109) | $139 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is 14% more expensive than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,586,620 ($22,948) | $22,810 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥130 ($1.16) | $0.70 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,000 ($89) | $80 | + 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,555 ($32) | $26 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 40% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,210 ($11) | $7 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,491 ($13) | $14 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥3,672 ($33) | $141 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥877 ($8) | $9 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥587 ($5.21) | $3.59 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥502 ($4.45) | $7 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥144 ($1.27) | $3.63 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥239 ($2.12) | $2.00 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,342 ($30) | $27 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 12% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,438 ($48) | $55 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,600 ($32) | $32 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥18,702 ($166) | $329 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥5,340 ($47) | $69 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,150 ($10) | $16 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥391 ($3.46) | $4.84 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥390 ($3.46) | $5.24 | - 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥53,190 ($472) | $436 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥38 ($0.33) | $0.18 | + 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,563 ($85) | $95 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥450 ($3.99) | $9 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2018.
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