Cost of living in Tokyo, Japan

Summary of cost of living in Tokyo

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $4,441 (¥604,445)
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $2,580 (¥351,112)
  • Tokyo is the 3rd most expensive city in Asia (3 out of 30)
  • Cost of living in Tokyo is more expensive than in 70% of cities in the World (82 out of 269)
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List of prices in Tokyo
Current as of Jun 2022.

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Food Update prices
JPY USD
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ¥1,048 ($8)
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ¥746 ($5.48)
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ¥545 ($4.00)
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ¥194 ($1.42)
12 eggs, large ¥269 ($1.98)
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ¥735 ($5.40)
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ¥1,016 ($7)
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ¥1,002 ($7)
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ¥589 ($4.33)
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ¥285 ($2.09)
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ¥1,269 ($9)
2 liters of coca-cola ¥225 ($1.65)
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ¥226 ($1.66)
Housing Update prices
JPY USD
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ¥339,357 ($2,493)
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ¥189,873 ($1,395)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ¥27,545 ($202)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ¥164,072 ($1,205)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ¥89,954 ($661)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ¥13,780 ($101)
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ¥4,478 ($33)
40” flat screen tv ¥39,786 ($292)
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ¥11,013 ($81)
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ¥595 ($4.37)
Hourly rate for cleaning help ¥2,202 ($16)
Clothes Update prices
JPY USD
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ¥6,616 ($49)
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ¥5,455 ($40)
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ¥7,230 ($53)
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ¥14,373 ($106)
Transportation Update prices
JPY USD
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ¥2,666,400 ($19,590)
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ¥165 ($1.21)
Monthly ticket public transport ¥10,551 ($78)
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ¥3,977 ($29)
Personal Care Update prices
JPY USD
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ¥1,098 ($8)
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ¥1,409 ($10)
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ¥4,910 ($36)
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ¥613 ($4.50)
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ¥540 ($3.97)
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ¥440 ($3.23)
4 rolls of toilet paper ¥171 ($1.26)
Tube of toothpaste ¥211 ($1.55)
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ¥4,154 ($31)
Entertainment Update prices
JPY USD
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ¥3,620 ($27)
2 tickets to the movies ¥3,512 ($26)
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ¥11,904 ($87)
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ¥6,030 ($44)
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ¥1,068 ($8)
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ¥481 ($3.53)
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ¥584 ($4.29)
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ¥43,664 ($321)
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ¥49 ($0.36)
1 month of gym membership in business district ¥10,680 ($78)
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ¥537 ($3.94)
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 296 prices entered by 48 different people.
Latest price update: June 29, 2022

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Tokyo position in our World Ranking

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82nd
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asia
3rd
out of 30

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