Tokyo vs Atenas
Cost of living comparison for expats considering Tokyo or Atenas, Mexico.
Based on a typical expat lifestyle
Atenas is 54% cheaper than Tokyo
Monthly savings
$1,828
Japan
Tokyo
$3,381
$59,168
Costa Rica
Atenas
$1,553
$27,178
Cheaper option
Category Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
Utilities
Groceries
Dining Out
Transportation
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Healthcare
Phone & Subscriptions
Based on a typical expat lifestyle: 1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment, basic health insurance.
City Insights
Tokyo
Cost-saving tips: • 100-yen shops (Daiso, Seria, Can Do) for household basics • Discount supermarkets: Gyomu Super, OK Store (20-50% cheaper) • Evening discounts: 50% off prepared foods after 7-8pm • Recycle shops (Hard Off, 2nd Street) for furniture • UR Housing: No key money, no guarantor, no agency fees • Search "初期費用ゼロ" (zero initial costs) on GaijinPot
Atenas
Small-town living with easy access to San José for shopping and healthcare. Farmers markets offer excellent local produce prices. Limited dining options but lower cost of living overall.
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