Can you afford Tokyo?
The safest and best-connected megacity on earth, and — after a decade of yen weakness — cheaper than most of Western Europe.
At a glance
Four scenarios, run for you
| Scenario | Take-home/mo | Costs/mo | Left over | Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single, $60k, 1-bed centre | $3,072 | $2,588 | $484 | 64 | workable |
| Single, $100k, 1-bed centre | $4,509 | $2,588 | $1,921 | 100 | comfortable |
| Couple, $140k, 1-bed centre | $6,250 | $3,712 | $2,537 | 100 | comfortable |
| Family of four, $180k, 3-bed outer | $7,916 | $6,590 | $1,327 | 65 | workable |
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What income do you need to live comfortably in Tokyo?
On our scoring, "comfortable" means keeping at least 25% of take-home pay after all living costs. For a single adult in a central one-bedroom that needs roughly $70,000 gross a year in Tokyo.
Can a family of four live in Tokyo on $180,000?
1,327 USD a month left over — 17% of take-home pay. Housing takes 19% of it.
Is $100,000 a good salary in Tokyo?
1,921 USD a month left over — 43% of take-home pay. Housing takes 23% of it. That scores 100/100 on our affordability scale — "comfortable".