Should I move to Tokyo?

Tokyo, Japan has a cost of living 58.0% cheaper than New York City (index: 42.0). It is ranked #259 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 138.4 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Japan earning JPY 8,880,137 gross take home approximately JPY 544,396/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 58.0% cheaper than New York City (index: 42.0). Groceries are 40.0% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 61.6% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately JPY 203,377 per month. Local purchasing power index is 138.4 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Japan?

In Japan, a gross salary of JPY 8,880,137 per year results in approximately JPY 544,396 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 26.4%). Use our Japan tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇯🇵 Japan · #259 of 577 cities · 2026

Moet Ik Verhuizen naar Tokyo?

58.0% goedkoper dan NYC, en de koopkracht is very strong.

Gebruik de rekenmachine met uw salaris voor een persoonlijk antwoord.

-58.0%

vs NYC

JPY 203,377

1-slaapkamer, stadscentrum

JPY 544,396

Nettoloon

Very strong

Koopkracht

Kostenindex: Numbeo, waar beschikbaar gecombineerd met Expatistan en LivingCost (New York = 100) · Gegevens: maart – oktober 2026

Persoonlijk Antwoord

Vergelijk uw salaris: verhuizen naar Tokyo?

Voorbeeld: JPY 8,880,137 bruto/jaar in Japan → JPY 544,396/maand netto na belasting (26.4% effectief tarief). Volledig Japan belastingrekenmachine →

Kostenverdeling: Tokyo

Kostenindexen vs NYC = 100

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

42.0 Mid-priced

Huur

27.4 Very affordable

Boodschappen

60.0 Moderate

Restaurants

38.4 Affordable

Koopkracht

138.4 Very strong

Huur in Tokyo

1-slaapkamer, stadscentrum JPY 203,377/mo

1-slaapkamer, buiten centrum JPY 109,998/mo

3-slaapkamers, stadscentrum JPY 402,334/mo

3-slaapkamers, buiten centrum JPY 230,761/mo

Besparing buiten het centrum 46% goedkoper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Nettoloon in Japan

JPY 8,880,137 → JPY 544,396/Nettoloon (26.4% effectief tarief, alleenstaand)

Volledig Japan belastingrekenmachine →

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Klaar om de cijfers te zien?

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