5.5% above the Japan average
Ranked #280 of 538 cities · More expensive than 48% of cities worldwide
Compared to Japan average
Rent Prices
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | JPY 180,558/mo ≈ $1,127 | JPY 101,867/mo ≈ $636 | 44% |
| 3-Bedroom | JPY 331,381/mo ≈ $2,069 | JPY 195,363/mo ≈ $1,220 | 44% |
Tokyo has a composite cost index of 43.3 from 4 independent data sources.
Based on 85 country PLI x 1.1 city factor
Tokyo is average by global standards (ranked #280 of 538 cities). It is 5.5% more expensive than the Japan average, based on 2 cities.
Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Rent offers the best value, while Groceries is the priciest.
Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.
Workers in Japan earning JPY 9,257,236 gross take home JPY 562,464/month after tax (27.1% effective rate). See full Japan tax calculator →
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