Tokyo vs Azores

Cost of living comparison for expats considering Tokyo or Azores, Mexico.

Based on a typical expat lifestyle

Azores is 53% cheaper than Tokyo

Monthly savings

$1,801

Japan

Tokyo

$3,381

$59,168

Portugal

Azores

$1,580

$27,650

Cheaper option

Category Breakdown

Category
Tokyo
Azores
Difference

Housing (Rent)

$1,610
$862
-46%

Utilities

$220
$133
-40%

Groceries

$350
$175
-50%

Dining Out

$144
$108
-25%

Transportation

$450
$0
-100%

Lifestyle & Entertainment

$367
$215
-41%

Healthcare

$150
$38
-75%

Phone & Subscriptions

$90
$48
-47%
Monthly Total
$3,381
$1,580
-53%

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

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