Living in Tokyo

Tokyo

Michelin stars, neon lights and Shibuya Crossing
Photo by Jezael Melgoza
90
Score

Tokyo is a place where temples sit next to neon-lit skyscrapers, and where sushi chefs are as revered as tech moguls. It boasts the most Michelin-star rated restaurants in the world. From the gardens of Meiji Shrine to the chaos of Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo is a sensory overload. You can slurp steaming ramen noodles at 3 AM or lose yourself in a maze of arcade games until dawn breaks.

The Good

  • ๐ŸŽ‰ Decent nightlife
  • ๐Ÿคค Great food options
  • ๐Ÿœ Streetfood
  • โ˜• Coffee
  • ๐Ÿ’ผ Plenty of places to work
  • ๐Ÿฆ„ Strong nomad community
  • ๐Ÿ‘ฎ Safe
  • ๐Ÿ“ก Strong wifi coverage
  • ๐Ÿš€ Fast wifi
  • ๐ŸšŒ Good public transport
  • ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Architecture
  • ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Shopping
  • ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Amazing hotels

The Bad

  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Relatively expensive
  • ๐Ÿจ High cost of accomodation
  • ๐Ÿš˜ Traffic
  • ๐Ÿ—‘๏ธ Pollution
  • ๐Ÿ“ธ Very Touristy
  • ๐Ÿคผ Crowded

Living costs

Estimated Monthly Living Cost
Tokyo
Cheapest () Costliest ()
Japan
24%
more expensive than Japan median
180th
Cheapest out of 291 RoamRank places
  • Tokyo is the most expensive place (out of 2) to live in Japan
  • The average salary in Tokyo is
  • It's about 11% more expensive to live in Tokyo than it is Athens
  • You can expect to spend around $1,866.54 per month living here

Work

Internet
60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data
PAYG Sim Card
30 Day / Unlimited Data
Airalo eSim
Global eSims for Instant Connectivity
Buy
Coffee
Regular (8-10oz)
Co-Working Space
Per Month
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Living

Apartment (1 bed)
Median Rent Per Month
Apartment (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
Airbnb (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
Utilities
Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage Collection Per Month
Water
0.33 liter bottle

Leisure

Meal
Cheap Restaurant
Meal for 2
Mid Range Restaurant
Local Beer
330ml Bottle
Cocktail
Standard Measure
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Bottle of Wine
Mid range
Gym Membership
Per Month
Cigarettes
20 pack
Cinema
Admission Per Person
  • Prices are estimates and should be used as a guide only. We accept no responsibility for inaccuracies in data.
  • Prices adjusted to reflect exchange rates as of 3rd Jun 2026

Safety

Very Safe

Tokyo is known for its low crime rates, efficient public transport, and a culture that prioritises safety and respect.

Internet speed

Good

Download
51.1Mbps
Upload
10.2Mbps
Latency
39.7ms
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Time difference

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When to visit

Current weather
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