Cost of living in Tokyo, Japan

Summary of cost of living in Tokyo

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $3,952 (¥589,091)
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $2,289 (¥341,123)
  • 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
JPY USD
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ¥1,096 ($7)
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ¥863 ($5.79)
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ¥493 ($3.31)
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ¥214 ($1.44)
12 eggs, large ¥322 ($2.16)
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ¥647 ($4.34)
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ¥1,528 ($10)
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ¥731 ($4.90)
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ¥491 ($3.29)
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ¥264 ($1.77)
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ¥1,511 ($10)
2 liters of coca-cola ¥199 ($1.33)
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ¥168 ($1.13)
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Housing Update prices
JPY USD
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ¥308,736 ($2,071)
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ¥191,155 ($1,283)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ¥22,890 ($154)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ¥223,069 ($1,497)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ¥111,457 ($748)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ¥17,120 ($115)
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ¥4,395 ($29)
40” flat screen tv ¥41,995 ($282)
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ¥11,785 ($79)
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ¥1,003 ($7)
Hourly rate for cleaning help ¥2,042 ($14)
Clothes Update prices
JPY USD
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ¥6,372 ($43)
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ¥4,698 ($32)
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ¥9,502 ($64)
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ¥11,718 ($79)
Transportation Update prices
JPY USD
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ¥2,691,160 ($18,056)
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ¥171 ($1.15)
Monthly ticket public transport ¥10,784 ($72)
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ¥4,146 ($28)
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Personal Care Update prices
JPY USD
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ¥1,787 ($12)
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ¥1,320 ($9)
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ¥4,244 ($28)
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ¥759 ($5.09)
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ¥601 ($4.03)
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ¥422 ($2.83)
4 rolls of toilet paper ¥179 ($1.20)
Tube of toothpaste ¥212 ($1.42)
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ¥4,266 ($29)
Entertainment Update prices
JPY USD
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ¥4,647 ($31)
2 tickets to the movies ¥3,715 ($25)
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ¥7,360 ($49)
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ¥9,073 ($61)
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ¥1,198 ($8)
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ¥473 ($3.17)
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ¥562 ($3.77)
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ¥51,220 ($344)
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ¥52 ($0.35)
1 month of gym membership in business district ¥8,211 ($55)
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ¥567 ($3.81)
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 306 prices entered by 72 different people.
Latest price update: March 19, 2024

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