Japan
Cost of Living in Tokyo
Monthly Total
$2,223
$38,903
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$734
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$50
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$734
$12,845
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$169
$2,958
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$155
$2,713
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$96
$1,680
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$570
$9,975
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$254
$4,445
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$207
$3,623
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$38
$665
Monthly Total
$2,223
$38,903
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