Should I move to Tokyo?

Tokyo, Japan has a cost of living 57.9% cheaper than New York City (index: 42.1). It is ranked #253 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 138.4 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Japan earning JPY 8,962,265 gross take home approximately JPY 549,122/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 57.9% cheaper than New York City (index: 42.1). 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 8,962,265 per year results in approximately JPY 549,122 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 26.5%). Use our Japan tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇯🇵 Japan · #253 of 577 cities · 2026

Borde jag flytta till Tokyo?

57.9% billigare än NYC, och köpkraften är very strong.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-57.9%

vs NYC

JPY 203,377

1 rum, stadskärna

JPY 549,122

Nettolön

Very strong

Köpkraft

Kostnadsindex: Numbeo, kombinerat med Expatistan och LivingCost där de finns (New York = 100) · Data: oktober 2026

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön: flytta till Tokyo?

Exempel: JPY 8,962,265 brutto/år i Japan → JPY 549,122/mån netto efter skatt (26.5% effektiv skattesats). Fullständig Japan skattekalkylator →

Kostnadsfördelning: Tokyo

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

42.1 Mid-priced

Hyra

27.4 Very affordable

Livsmedel

60.0 Moderate

Restauranger

38.4 Affordable

Köpkraft

138.4 Very strong

Hyra i Tokyo

1 rum, stadskärna JPY 203,377/mo

1 rum, utanför centrum JPY 109,998/mo

3 rum, stadskärna JPY 402,334/mo

3 rum, utanför centrum JPY 230,761/mo

Besparing utanför centrum 46% billigare

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Nettolön i Japan

JPY 8,962,265 → JPY 549,122/Nettolön (26.5% effektiv skattesats, ensamstående)

Fullständig Japan skattekalkylator →

Överväger alternativ?

Städer i samma land eller region med jämförbar levnadskostnad.

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CoL index 31.8

Jämför Osaka vs Tokyo →

🇮🇱 Haifa

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CoL index 45.5

Jämför Haifa vs Tokyo →

🇶🇦 Doha

Qatar

CoL index 45.7

Jämför Doha vs Tokyo →

Redo att se siffrorna?

Ange din lön och nuvarande stad. Få exakt nettolön i Tokyo på några sekunder.

Jämför löner → Fullständiga levnadskostnadsdata

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