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Estimated monthly cost
¥225,000
per month in Tokyo (23 wards)
Monthly breakdown
| Rent (家賃) | ¥80,000 |
| Utilities (光熱費) | ¥12,000 |
| Food (食費) | ¥55,000 |
| Transport (交通費) | ¥10,000 |
| Phone / Internet (通信費) | ¥8,000 |
| Health insurance (健康保険) | ¥15,000 |
| Entertainment (娯楽費) | ¥30,000 |
| Miscellaneous (その他) | ¥15,000 |
| Total (合計) | ¥225,000 |
Annual estimate
¥2,700,000
Daily average
¥7,500
How this compares
The median monthly take-home salary in Tokyo (23 wards) is roughly ¥300K-350K. Most foreigners in Tokyo (23 wards) spend ¥150K-250K/month on living costs. Your estimate of ¥225K is above average -- make sure your income supports this comfortably.
Tip
Rent is typically the largest expense. If you can live 15-20 minutes outside the city center, you can often save ¥20K-40K/month on rent alone. Share houses are an excellent option for newcomers -- they include utilities and Wi-Fi, reducing upfront costs and deposit requirements.
These estimates are for educational purposes only. Actual costs vary significantly by neighborhood, building age, and personal habits. Rent data is based on average listings from major real estate portals (SUUMO, Homes.co.jp) as of 2025. Health insurance cost assumes a rough national health insurance (国民健康保険) estimate; actual premiums depend on your income and municipality. Consult local resources for precise figures.