Cost of Living Comparison Between Kyoto and Tokyo 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Tokyo are 21.1% higher than in Kyoto (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Tokyo are 39.6% higher than in Kyoto | |
| Rent Prices in Tokyo are 112.4% higher than in Kyoto | |
| Restaurant Prices in Tokyo are 20.1% higher than in Kyoto | |
| Groceries Prices in Tokyo are 31.4% higher than in Kyoto | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Tokyo is 29.3% higher than in Kyoto | |
Restaurants | Kyoto Edit |
Tokyo Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 1,000.00 ¥ | 1,000.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 5,000.00 ¥ | 7,000.00 ¥ | +40.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 700.00 ¥ | 800.00 ¥ | +14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 400.00 ¥ | 500.00 ¥ | +25.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 600.00 ¥ | 800.00 ¥ | +33.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 433.33 ¥ | 493.62 ¥ | +13.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 148.33 ¥ | 172.34 ¥ | +16.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 108.33 ¥ | 115.35 ¥ | +6.5 % |
Markets | Kyoto Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 829.72 ¥ | 891.31 ¥ | +7.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 197.02 ¥ | 244.11 ¥ | +23.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 211.59 ¥ | 225.68 ¥ | +6.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 328.18 ¥ | 332.08 ¥ | +1.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 756.16 ¥ | 1,125.56 ¥ | +48.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 442.75 ¥ | 495.55 ¥ | +11.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 1,013.02 ¥ | 1,435.91 ¥ | +41.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 319.94 ¥ | 377.64 ¥ | +18.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 127.01 ¥ | 177.30 ¥ | +39.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 224.24 ¥ | 391.41 ¥ | +74.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 267.79 ¥ | 339.82 ¥ | +26.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 102.97 ¥ | 197.12 ¥ | +91.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 188.40 ¥ | 192.17 ¥ | +2.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 175.00 ¥ | 212.29 ¥ | +21.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 115.00 ¥ | 133.32 ¥ | +15.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 1,000.00 ¥ | 1,100.00 ¥ | +10.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 252.33 ¥ | 327.48 ¥ | +29.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 400.00 ¥ | 458.46 ¥ | +14.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 560.00 ¥ | 600.00 ¥ | +7.1 % |
Transportation | Kyoto Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 250.00 ¥ | 200.00 ¥ | -20.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 9,260.00 ¥ | 7,800.00 ¥ | -15.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 500.00 ¥ | 500.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 724.21 ¥ | 643.74 ¥ | -11.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 2,560.00 ¥ | 3,789.47 ¥ | +48.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 646.24 ¥ | 656.51 ¥ | +1.6 % |
| 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) | 2,450,000.00 ¥ | 2,355,189.47 ¥ | -3.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Kyoto Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 18,208.33 ¥ | 27,429.04 ¥ | +50.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 3,942.50 ¥ | 3,821.74 ¥ | -3.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 3,750.00 ¥ | 4,851.58 ¥ | +29.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Kyoto Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 7,900.00 ¥ | 9,278.82 ¥ | +17.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 3,000.00 ¥ | 2,828.65 ¥ | -5.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 1,800.00 ¥ | 1,800.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Kyoto Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 38,666.67 ¥ | 75,650.00 ¥ | +95.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 1,350,000.00 ¥ | 2,215,312.50 ¥ | +64.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Kyoto Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 3,975.00 ¥ | 7,691.73 ¥ | +93.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 3,250.00 ¥ | 5,354.76 ¥ | +64.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 8,800.00 ¥ | 9,061.20 ¥ | +3.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 7,800.00 ¥ | 11,889.57 ¥ | +52.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Kyoto Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 74,285.71 ¥ | 151,213.16 ¥ | +103.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 45,100.00 ¥ | 87,848.28 ¥ | +94.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 166,000.00 ¥ | 408,317.89 ¥ | +146.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 103,000.00 ¥ | 177,441.40 ¥ | +72.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Kyoto Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 74,321.81 ¥ | 114,941.35 ¥ | +54.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 74,321.81 ¥ | 61,693.47 ¥ | -17.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Kyoto Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 239,600.00 ¥ | 432,625.82 ¥ | +80.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 1.65 | 1.67 | +1.0 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 26 | 322 |
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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 |
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 |