Cost of Living Comparison Between Okinawa and Tokyo 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Tokyo are 17.7% higher than in Okinawa (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Tokyo are 38.3% higher than in Okinawa | |
| Rent Prices in Tokyo are 126.4% higher than in Okinawa | |
| Restaurant Prices in Tokyo are 16.6% higher than in Okinawa | |
| Groceries Prices in Tokyo are 18.6% higher than in Okinawa | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Tokyo is 4.1% lower than in Okinawa | |
Restaurants | Okinawa 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) | 857.50 ¥ | 800.00 ¥ | -6.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 500.00 ¥ | 500.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 567.89 ¥ | 800.00 ¥ | +40.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 428.33 ¥ | 493.78 ¥ | +15.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 186.13 ¥ | 172.34 ¥ | -7.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 120.50 ¥ | 115.74 ¥ | -4.0 % |
Markets | Okinawa Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 925.53 ¥ | 891.68 ¥ | -3.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 276.69 ¥ | 244.11 ¥ | -11.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 279.56 ¥ | 225.68 ¥ | -19.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 297.00 ¥ | 332.08 ¥ | +11.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 926.17 ¥ | 1,125.56 ¥ | +21.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 627.09 ¥ | 495.55 ¥ | -21.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 1,075.02 ¥ | 1,435.91 ¥ | +33.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 319.66 ¥ | 377.64 ¥ | +18.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 143.64 ¥ | 177.30 ¥ | +23.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 180.68 ¥ | 391.41 ¥ | +116.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 263.93 ¥ | 339.82 ¥ | +28.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 141.75 ¥ | 197.12 ¥ | +39.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 131.54 ¥ | 192.17 ¥ | +46.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 199.33 ¥ | 212.29 ¥ | +6.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 146.33 ¥ | 133.32 ¥ | -8.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 1,000.00 ¥ | 1,100.00 ¥ | +10.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 277.77 ¥ | 327.48 ¥ | +17.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 404.00 ¥ | 458.46 ¥ | +13.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 700.00 ¥ | 600.00 ¥ | -14.3 % |
Transportation | Okinawa Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 250.00 ¥ | 200.00 ¥ | -20.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 5,000.00 ¥ | 7,800.00 ¥ | +56.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 555.00 ¥ | 500.00 ¥ | -9.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 611.55 ¥ | 643.74 ¥ | +5.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 1,833.00 ¥ | 3,789.47 ¥ | +106.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 643.52 ¥ | 656.51 ¥ | +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) | 2,450,000.00 ¥ | 2,355,189.47 ¥ | -3.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Okinawa Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 18,875.00 ¥ | 27,429.04 ¥ | +45.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 4,080.00 ¥ | 3,821.74 ¥ | -6.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 5,033.33 ¥ | 4,851.58 ¥ | -3.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Okinawa Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 7,200.00 ¥ | 9,278.82 ¥ | +28.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 833.33 ¥ | 2,828.65 ¥ | +239.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 1,800.00 ¥ | 1,800.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Okinawa Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 60,000.00 ¥ | 75,650.00 ¥ | +26.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 775,000.00 ¥ | 2,215,312.50 ¥ | +185.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Okinawa Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 6,948.33 ¥ | 7,691.73 ¥ | +10.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 4,445.00 ¥ | 5,354.76 ¥ | +20.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 7,525.00 ¥ | 9,061.20 ¥ | +20.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 14,250.00 ¥ | 11,889.57 ¥ | -16.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Okinawa Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 68,500.00 ¥ | 151,291.55 ¥ | +120.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 59,285.71 ¥ | 87,872.34 ¥ | +48.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 145,000.00 ¥ | 408,537.56 ¥ | +181.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 91,800.00 ¥ | 177,544.49 ¥ | +93.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Okinawa Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 65,031.59 ¥ | 114,941.35 ¥ | +76.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 27,870.68 ¥ | 61,693.47 ¥ | +121.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Okinawa Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 326,722.17 ¥ | 433,031.47 ¥ | +32.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.00 | 1.67 | -16.7 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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