Tokyo, Japan, Japan — cost of living
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About Tokyo, Japan

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$954
Family of 4 / mo
$2,422
Avg salary (after tax)
$3,745

Tokyo, the bustling capital of Japan , is a city where tradition meets modernity. With its stunning skyline filled with skyscrapers and neon lights, Tokyo is famous for its advanced technology and busy streets. But it also has beautiful temples and peaceful gardens that remind visitors of its rich history.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

Cost breakdown by category

Cost breakdown

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Fashion

  • Men's Dress ShoesUSD $156.57
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $64.39
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $57.75
  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $94.53

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $0.01
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $3,993

Food - Beverages

  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $7.46
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $1.18
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $6.29
  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $1.7
  • CappuccinoUSD $5.04

Food - Dining

  • Fast Food ComboUSD $7.46
  • Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $63.9
  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $10.65

Food - Grocery

  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $1.45
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $12.78
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $6.17
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $5.07
  • Milk (1 litre)USD $2.22
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $4.75
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $4.46
  • Dozen EggsUSD $2.69
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $21.72
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $11.37
  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $33.56
  • Apples (1 kg)USD $10.29
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $8.49
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $7.57
  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $6.49
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $5.86
  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $2.13

Housing

  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $3,549
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $1,991
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $1,276
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $754.92
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $1,639
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $932.71

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $104.73
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $37.89
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $19.17
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $792.16
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $22,677

Transportation

  • One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $2.13
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $24,710
  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $36.1
  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $7.2
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $5.07
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $106.51
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $28,758

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $48.27
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $250.18

Costs reflect a typical lifestyle in each place, excluding rent unless stated. Numbers are a starting point — always cross-check before big decisions.

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How we calculate these numbers

When local data is missing (e.g. salary for a smaller city), we estimate from peer cities in the same country using a median ratio.

Full methodology, assumptions, and formulas live on our About page.