Can you live in Tokyo with $ 1,000 a month?

Not comfortably. Estimated monthly costs are around $2,761, which exceeds this budget.

Can you live in Tokyo with $ 2,000 a month?

Not comfortably. Estimated monthly costs are around $2,761, which exceeds this budget.

Can you live in Tokyo with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $2,761, you would have roughly $239 left each month (Affordable).

Can you live in Tokyo with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $2,761, you would have roughly $2,239 left each month (Very Comfortable).

Can you live in Tokyo with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $2,761, you would have roughly $5,239 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Tokyo, Japan

How much does it really cost to live in Tokyo? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

Asia 👥 13,960,000 people 🌤️ Temperate climate Large city 🌊 Near the sea 💱 JPY

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$ $1,200 1-bedroom rent / mo

88 Quality of life / 100

92 Safety / 100

95 Internet / 100

35 Affordability / 100

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$1,200
Food (moderate)	$600
Transport	$90
Utilities	$150
Internet	$35
Healthcare	$110
Entertainment	$260
Total (moderate)	$2,761

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Tokyo.

Shared accommodation	$450
Studio	$850
1-bedroom	$1,200
2-bedroom	$1,800
3-bedroom	$2,400

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City Scores

How Tokyo rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate🌤️ Temperate
City sizeLarge
Near the seaYes 🌊
Geography🏙️ Urban
Capital cityTokyo
LanguageJapanese
CurrencyJPY
Time zoneAsia/Tokyo

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Pros and Cons of Tokyo

✅ Pros

Relatively safe city
Fast and reliable internet
Good public transport network
Great overall quality of life
Good healthcare options
Located near the coast

⚠️ Cons

Higher cost of living

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $1,810 per month Basic $2,095 per month Moderate $2,761 per month Comfortable $3,755 per month Premium $6,009 per month

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Can You Live in Tokyo on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Very Difficult	$-1,761 / month
$ 2,000	Very Difficult	$-761 / month
$ 3,000	Affordable	$239 / month
$ 5,000	Very Comfortable	$2,239 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$5,239 / month