Cost of Living Comparison Between Tokyo and Kyoto 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Kyoto is 9.9% lower than in Tokyo (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Kyoto is 24.0% lower than in Tokyo | |
| Rent Prices in Kyoto are 54.7% lower than in Tokyo | |
| Restaurant Prices in Kyoto are 13.3% lower than in Tokyo | |
| Groceries Prices in Kyoto are 12.2% lower than in Tokyo | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Kyoto is 10.5% lower than in Tokyo | |
Restaurants | Tokyo Edit |
Kyoto Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 1,000.00 ¥ | 1,100.00 ¥ | +10.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 7,125.00 ¥ | 5,000.00 ¥ | -29.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 800.00 ¥ | 700.00 ¥ | -12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 500.00 ¥ | 400.00 ¥ | -20.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 800.00 ¥ | 821.15 ¥ | +2.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 510.26 ¥ | 433.33 ¥ | -15.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 173.87 ¥ | 148.33 ¥ | -14.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 117.13 ¥ | 108.33 ¥ | -7.5 % |
Markets | Tokyo Edit |
Kyoto Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 896.47 ¥ | 909.92 ¥ | +1.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 244.11 ¥ | 210.71 ¥ | -13.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 247.77 ¥ | 246.56 ¥ | -0.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 334.01 ¥ | 320.67 ¥ | -4.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 1,125.56 ¥ | 1,013.02 ¥ | -10.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 502.53 ¥ | 537.35 ¥ | +6.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 1,435.91 ¥ | 1,013.02 ¥ | -29.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 368.77 ¥ | 312.07 ¥ | -15.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 175.99 ¥ | 162.16 ¥ | -7.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 402.25 ¥ | 408.23 ¥ | +1.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 341.57 ¥ | 287.28 ¥ | -15.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 197.12 ¥ | 150.78 ¥ | -23.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 192.17 ¥ | 164.20 ¥ | -14.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 219.43 ¥ | 175.00 ¥ | -20.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 131.12 ¥ | 126.67 ¥ | -3.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 1,150.00 ¥ | 1,000.00 ¥ | -13.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 327.48 ¥ | 251.75 ¥ | -23.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 458.46 ¥ | 400.00 ¥ | -12.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 600.00 ¥ | 600.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Tokyo Edit |
Kyoto Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 200.00 ¥ | 255.00 ¥ | +27.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 7,880.00 ¥ | 10,000.00 ¥ | +26.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 500.00 ¥ | 500.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 692.02 ¥ | 965.61 ¥ | +39.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 3,789.47 ¥ | 2,560.00 ¥ | -32.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 667.61 ¥ | 654.37 ¥ | -2.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 3,342,000.00 ¥ | 3,342,000.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 2,493,125.00 ¥ | 2,466,666.67 ¥ | -1.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Tokyo Edit |
Kyoto Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 26,258.82 ¥ | 20,312.50 ¥ | -22.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 3,904.74 ¥ | 4,080.00 ¥ | +4.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 4,798.43 ¥ | 3,750.00 ¥ | -21.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Tokyo Edit |
Kyoto Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 9,624.14 ¥ | 7,950.00 ¥ | -17.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 3,080.44 ¥ | 3,000.00 ¥ | -2.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 1,900.00 ¥ | 1,850.00 ¥ | -2.6 % |
Childcare | Tokyo Edit |
Kyoto Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 75,650.00 ¥ | 38,666.67 ¥ | -48.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 2,267,352.94 ¥ | 1,350,000.00 ¥ | -40.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Tokyo Edit |
Kyoto Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 8,328.32 ¥ | 3,850.00 ¥ | -53.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 5,498.33 ¥ | 3,375.00 ¥ | -38.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 9,457.73 ¥ | 8,833.33 ¥ | -6.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 12,427.62 ¥ | 7,800.00 ¥ | -37.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Tokyo Edit |
Kyoto Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 158,588.55 ¥ | 74,375.00 ¥ | -53.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 87,590.87 ¥ | 45,916.67 ¥ | -47.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 424,582.10 ¥ | 163,333.33 ¥ | -61.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 183,435.20 ¥ | 103,333.33 ¥ | -43.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Tokyo Edit |
Kyoto Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 133,971.00 ¥ | 74,321.81 ¥ | -44.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 71,068.91 ¥ | 74,321.81 ¥ | +4.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Tokyo Edit |
Kyoto Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 411,057.64 ¥ | 279,666.67 ¥ | -32.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 1.76 | 1.65 | -6.3 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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Cities near Tokyo: | Cost of Living in Matsudo | 17.80 miles |
| Cost of Living in Yokohama | 21.92 miles |
| Cost of Living in Saitama | 22.56 miles |
| Cost of Living in Chiba | 29.30 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kamakura | 32.85 miles |
| Cost of Living in Yokosuka | 37.13 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hiratsuka | 37.86 miles |
| Cost of Living in Matsumoto | 136.85 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nagano | 141.07 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nagoya | 223.51 miles |
Cities near Kyoto: | Cost of Living in Nara | 26.75 miles |
| Cost of Living in Osaka | 31.36 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kobe | 46.63 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wakayama | 75.47 miles |
| Cost of Living in Gifu | 79.59 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nagoya | 81.29 miles |
| Cost of Living in Matsumoto | 198.86 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hiroshima | 224.27 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nagano | 240.03 miles |