Should I move to Tokyo?

Tokyo, Japan has a cost of living 46.0% cheaper than New York City (index: 54.0). It is ranked #280 out of 538 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 127.6 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Japan earning JPY 9,258,286 gross take home approximately JPY 562,522/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Tokyo?

The cost of living in Tokyo is 46.0% cheaper than New York City (index: 54.0). Groceries are 37.4% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 64.1% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately JPY 109,840 per month. Local purchasing power index is 127.6 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Japan?

In Japan, a gross salary of JPY 9,258,286 per year results in approximately JPY 562,522 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 27.1%). Use our Japan tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇯🇵 Japan · #280 of 538 cities · 2026

Dovrei Trasferirmi a Tokyo?

46.0% più economico di NYC — e il potere d'acquisto è very strong.

Usa la calcolatrice con il tuo stipendio per ottenere una risposta personalizzata.

-46.0%

vs NYC

JPY 109,840

Affitto stimato a

JPY 562,522

Stipendio netto

Very strong

Potere d'Acquisto

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

Risposta Personalizzata

Confronta il tuo stipendio — trasferirsi a Tokyo?

Esempio: JPY 9,258,286 lordo/anno in Japan → JPY 562,522/mese netto dopo le tasse (27.1% aliquota effettiva). Calcolatore fiscale completo Japan → →

I numeri

Dettaglio costi — Tokyo

Indici di costo vs NYC = 100

Costo della Vita

54.0 Affordable

Affitto

23.1 Very affordable

Generi Alimentari

62.6 Moderate

Ristoranti

35.9 Affordable

Potere d'Acquisto

127.6 Very strong

Affitto stimato a Tokyo

1 camera — Centro città JPY 109,840/mo

1 camera — Fuori dal centro JPY 82,380/mo

3 camere — Centro città JPY 191,186/mo

Risparmio fuori dal centro ~25% più economico

Stimato dall'indice degli affitti. I prezzi reali possono variare.

Realtà fiscale

Stipendio netto in Japan

JPY 9,258,286 → JPY 562,522/Stipendio netto (27.1% aliquota effettiva, single)

Calcolatore fiscale completo Japan →

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