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Japan

AsiaΒ·JPYΒ·Japanese
Nomad Score
7.6
Excellent
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Ultra-safe with world-class public transport, incredible food culture, and cutting-edge technology. Surprisingly affordable outside Tokyo.

Key Indices

60.5
Cost of Living
20.8
Rent Index
68.5
Groceries
40.2
Restaurants
105
Purchasing Power
78
Safety
80
Healthcare
175
Quality of Life

Cost Breakdown

Housing
1BR Apartment (City Center)$650/mo
3BR Apartment (City Center)$1400/mo
Food & Drink
Inexpensive Restaurant$8
Mid-Range (2 People)$30
Cappuccino$4.2
Utilities & Services
Monthly Transport Pass$65/mo
Internet (60 Mbps+)$40/mo
Gym Membership$60/mo
Income
Average Monthly Salary$2,800
Population125,681,593

Monthly Budget

$1,259
Estimated monthly cost for a single person
Rent (1BR)$650
Food (30 cheap + 4 mid-range)$360
Coffee (20x/month)$84
Transport$65
Internet$40
Gym$60
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