Cost of Living in Tokyo
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Tokyo, Japan.
Overall, the cost of living in Tokyo is below the New York City baseline (composite index 58 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)56
Groceries index66
Dining out index62
Transport index44
Utilities index62
Median annual salary$38,000
Minimum wage$7.30/hr
Est. monthly childcare$400
Est. monthly healthcare premium$150
YoY inflation2.6%
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