🇯🇵 Japan · #286 of 546 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Tokyo?

44.7% cheaper than NYC — and purchasing power is strong.

Run the calculator below with your actual salary to get a personalised answer.

-44.7%
vs NYC
JPY 131,288
Estimated rent in
JPY 566,627
Net take-home
Strong
Purchasing Power

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

Personalised Answer

Compare your salary — move to Tokyo?

Example: JPY 9,272,583 gross/year in Japan → JPY 566,627/month net after tax (26.7% effective rate). Full Japan tax breakdown → →

The numbers

Cost breakdown — Tokyo

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living
55.3 Moderate
Rent
27.1 Very affordable
Groceries
67.2 Moderate
Restaurants
36.3 Affordable
Purchasing Power
104.5 Strong

Estimated rent in Tokyo

1-BR — City centre JPY 131,288/mo
1-BR — Outside centre JPY 98,466/mo
3-BR — City centre JPY 228,659/mo
Save by going outside centre ~25% cheaper

Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary.

Tax reality

Japan take-home pay

JPY 9,272,583 → JPY 566,627/Net take-home (26.7% effective rate, single filer)

Full Japan tax calculator →

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