Median monthly budget · single · city center
$1,893/mo
Across 1 city we track
Couple
$2,236
Family of 4
$5,848
Median local salary (after tax)$2,678/mo
City-by-city damage report
Rent — the biggest line item
City1BR center1BR outside3BR center
Tokyo$1,359$761$2,412Source: Numbeo. Prices in USD.
Grocery prices — the supermarket reality check
Median across 1 city
Milk (1L)$1.54
Bread (loaf)$1.38
Eggs (12)$2.32
Rice (1kg)$5.80
Chicken (1kg)$7.50
Apples (1kg)$5.16
Tomatoes (1kg)$5.76
Potatoes (1kg)$3.39
Water (1.5L)$0.82
Wine (mid-range)$9.44
Beer (0.5L store)$1.82
Eating out — because you won't cook every night
Median prices across 1 city
Cheap meal$7.55
Mid-range dinner for 2$50
Cappuccino$3.52
Beer (draught)$3.77
Coke (0.33L)$1.43
Getting around — or trying to
Median prices across 1 city
Monthly pass$93
Single ride$1.38
Gasoline (1L)$1.12
Japan vs. the neighbors
🇯🇵Japan(this country)
$1,893/mo🇨🇳China
$1,912/mo🇹🇼Taiwan
$1,954/mo🇰🇿Kazakhstan
$1,991/mo🇲🇾Malaysia
$1,748/mo🇹🇭Thailand
$1,743/moFrequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to live in Japan?▼
Across 1 cities, a single person spends a median of $1,893/month including rent. Tokyo is the cheapest at $1,893/mo.
What is the average rent in Japan?▼
Median rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in the city center is $1,359/month across 1 cities we track.
What is the average salary in Japan?▼
The median monthly net salary (after tax) across 1 cities is about $2,678, based on Numbeo data.
Cost data sourced from Numbeo. Updated periodically.