Should I move to Tokyo?

Tokyo, Japan has a cost of living 44.7% cheaper than New York City (index: 55.3). It is ranked #286 out of 546 cities globally. Local purchasing power is strong (index: 104.5 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Japan earning JPY 9,296,555 gross take home approximately JPY 567,942/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 44.7% cheaper than New York City (index: 55.3). Groceries are 32.8% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 63.7% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately JPY 131,252 per month. Local purchasing power index is 104.5 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Japan?

In Japan, a gross salary of JPY 9,296,555 per year results in approximately JPY 567,942 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 · #286 of 546 cities · 2026

Borde jag flytta till Tokyo?

44.7% billigare än NYC — och köpkraften är strong.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-44.7%

vs NYC

JPY 131,252

Uppskattad hyra i

JPY 567,942

Nettolön

Strong

Köpkraft

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

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön — flytta till Tokyo?

Exempel: JPY 9,296,555 brutto/år i Japan → JPY 567,942/mån netto efter skatt (26.7% effektiv skattesats). Fullständig Japan skattekalkylator → →

Siffrorna

Kostnadsfördelning — Tokyo

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

55.3 Moderate

Hyra

27.1 Very affordable

Livsmedel

67.2 Moderate

Restauranger

36.3 Affordable

Köpkraft

104.5 Strong

Uppskattad hyra i Tokyo

1 rum — Stadskärna JPY 131,252/mo

1 rum — Utanför centrum JPY 98,439/mo

3 rum — Stadskärna JPY 228,596/mo

Besparing utanför centrum ~25% billigare

Uppskattat från hyresindex. Faktiska priser kan variera.

Skatteverkliget

Nettolön i Japan

JPY 9,296,555 → JPY 567,942/Nettolön (26.7% effektiv skattesats, ensamstående)

Fullständig Japan skattekalkylator →

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Städer i samma land eller region med jämförbar levnadskostnad.

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🇱🇧 Beirut

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Redo att se siffrorna?

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

Jämför löner → → Fullständiga levnadskostnadsdata Fullständig Japan skattekalkylator →

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