Tokyo is the most expensive of Japan's 4 priced cities — $1,306 a month in essentials, 48% above Fukuoka at $883. The average net salary of $2,308 covers that 1.8×. 106.3 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at municipality level. PM2.5 averages 28.4 µg/m³ a year, 6× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 5°C, Aug 28°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $683 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $1,257 |
| Groceries | $189 |
| Dining out | $175 |
| Utilities | $184 |
| Local transport | $75 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,306 |
| Avg net salary | $2,308 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,342 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $2,344 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Tokyo, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $7.39 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $43.09 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $4.92 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.45 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $3.69 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $4.92 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.53 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.82 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.52 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.63 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $5.72 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.17 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $10.78 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $7.39 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $4.90 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.57 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $6.18 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $3.58 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $3.36 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.83 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.29 |
| Monthly transit pass | $75.41 |
| Taxi start | $3.08 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $3.08 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.05 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $153.50 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $30.33 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $21.91 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $63.10 |
| Cinema, one seat | $12.31 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Tokyo has 106.3 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (municipality level). That is the highest of the 4 Japan cities we track. Japan's national figure is 104.2, so Tokyo runs 2 above the country as a whole.
Every Japan region by male-to-female ratio →
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.9°C | 0.8°C | 64% | 38% | 57 mm |
| Feb | 6.1°C | 2.1°C | 64% | 47% | 54 mm |
| Mar | 10.1°C | 7°C | 67% | 56% | 121 mm |
| Apr | 14.7°C | 12.7°C | 69% | 62% | 119 mm |
| May | 19.5°C | 19°C | 71% | 67% | 117 mm |
| Jun | 22.5°C | 23.9°C | 77% | 77% | 174 mm |
| Jul | 26.5°C | 30.2°C | 79% | 73% | 186 mm |
| Aug | 27.9°C | 31.9°C | 77% | 63% | 122 mm |
| Sep | 24.2°C | 26.7°C | 80% | 70% | 176 mm |
| Oct | 18.2°C | 17.9°C | 76% | 62% | 188 mm |
| Nov | 12.9°C | 11°C | 74% | 51% | 95 mm |
| Dec | 7.4°C | 4°C | 68% | 41% | 56 mm |
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