{"id":9574,"date":"2019-09-12T17:56:34","date_gmt":"2019-09-12T08:56:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/jp\/?p=9574"},"modified":"2019-12-12T17:33:31","modified_gmt":"2019-12-12T08:33:31","slug":"average-cost-of-living-in-tokyo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/jp\/en\/japan\/average-cost-of-living-in-tokyo\/","title":{"rendered":"Average Cost of Living in Tokyo"},"content":{"rendered":"

When coming over to Japan for a long-term business trip, the first thing that will probably cross your mind is the high cost of living. A study<\/a> indicated that Tokyo is the 13th<\/sup> most expensive city in the world which is a great starting point to anticipate what is to come. This article will go over the monthly costs one might have when living in Japan while providing specific numbers allowing foreign expats like yourself to use it as a guideline.<\/p>\n

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Average rent in Tokyo<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Being one of the most expensive cities in the world, it is not surprising it also ranks high on the average monthly rent prices list. According to a research<\/a> conducted by Deutsche Bank, the monthly rent for Mid-Range 2 Bedroom Apartments in Tokyo is the 10th<\/sup> most expensive in the world.<\/p>\n

With an average price of \uffe5215,000 (US$2,018) the prices vary depending on the location, size and age of the apartment. Moreover, as the Utilities and Internet fees are often excluded from the monthly rent be ready to spend a hefty chunk of your pay on your rent and maintaining your accommodation.<\/p>\n

A tip to work around this is to live in cheaper areas of the 23 wards such as Edogawa or the Adachi ward which can lower your rent to approximately\uffe510,000 (US$ 1,000).<\/p>\n

If you are in Japan for a short period we would also recommend living in a Serviced Apartment as you will be able to live in central Tokyo at a rather reasonable price.<\/p>\n

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