Cost of living in Tokyo, Japan

Summary of cost of living in Tokyo

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ¥589,350
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ¥341,183
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on data that may have some inconsistencies at the moment. They already provide a decent estimate but they are not currently bullet-proof.

List of prices in Tokyo
Current as of Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ¥1,106
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ¥856
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ¥499
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ¥218
12 eggs, large ¥329
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ¥647
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ¥1,528
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ¥731
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ¥491
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ¥264
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ¥1,511
2 liters of coca-cola ¥196
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ¥168
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ¥308,736
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ¥191,155
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ¥22,890
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ¥223,069
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ¥111,457
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ¥17,120
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ¥4,395
40” flat screen tv ¥41,995
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ¥11,785
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ¥1,003
Hourly rate for cleaning help ¥2,042
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ¥6,372
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ¥4,698
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ¥9,502
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ¥11,718
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ¥2,691,160
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ¥171
Monthly ticket public transport ¥10,784
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ¥4,146
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ¥1,787
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ¥1,320
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ¥4,244
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ¥759
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ¥601
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ¥422
4 rolls of toilet paper ¥179
Tube of toothpaste ¥212
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ¥4,266
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ¥4,647
2 tickets to the movies ¥3,715
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ¥7,360
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ¥9,073
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ¥1,198
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ¥473
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ¥562
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ¥51,220
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ¥52
1 month of gym membership in business district ¥8,211
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ¥567
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 312 prices entered by 73 different people.
Latest price update: March 19, 2024

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