Should I move to Tokyo?

Tokyo, Japan has a cost of living 46.5% cheaper than New York City (index: 53.5). It is ranked #313 out of 558 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 129.6 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Japan earning JPY 9,290,288 gross take home approximately JPY 567,598/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 46.5% cheaper than New York City (index: 53.5). Groceries are 33.6% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 64.1% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately JPY 126,318 per month. Local purchasing power index is 129.6 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Japan?

In Japan, a gross salary of JPY 9,290,288 per year results in approximately JPY 567,598 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 26.7%). Use our Japan tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇯🇵 Japan · #313 of 558 cities · 2026

Devo Mudar-me para Tokyo?

46.5% mais barato que NYC — e o poder de compra é very strong.

Use a calculadora com o seu salário para obter uma resposta personalizada.

-46.5%

vs NYC

JPY 126,318

Renda estimada em

JPY 567,598

Salário líquido

Very strong

Poder de Compra

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

Resposta Personalizada

Compare o seu salário — mudar para Tokyo?

Exemplo: JPY 9,290,288 bruto/ano em Japan → JPY 567,598/mês líquido após impostos (26.7% taxa efetiva). Calculadora fiscal completa Japan → →

Os números

Análise de custos — Tokyo

Índices de custo vs NYC = 100

Custo de Vida

53.5 Affordable

Renda

26.5 Very affordable

Supermercado

66.4 Moderate

Restaurantes

35.9 Affordable

Poder de Compra

129.6 Very strong

Renda estimada em Tokyo

1 quarto — Centro da cidade JPY 126,318/mo

1 quarto — Fora do centro JPY 94,739/mo

3 quartos — Centro da cidade JPY 220,059/mo

Poupança fora do centro ~25% mais barato

Estimado a partir do índice de rendas. Os preços reais podem variar.

Realidade fiscal

Salário líquido em Japan

JPY 9,290,288 → JPY 567,598/Salário líquido (26.7% taxa efetiva, solteiro)

Calculadora fiscal completa Japan →

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