Cost of Living Comparison Between Saitama and Tokyo 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Tokyo are 40.9% higher than in Saitama (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Tokyo are 53.2% higher than in Saitama | |
| Rent Prices in Tokyo are 90.8% higher than in Saitama | |
| Restaurant Prices in Tokyo are 32.5% higher than in Saitama | |
| Groceries Prices in Tokyo are 57.8% higher than in Saitama | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Tokyo is 3.0% higher than in Saitama | |
Restaurants | Saitama Edit |
Tokyo Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 1,000.00 ¥ | 1,000.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 4,250.00 ¥ | 7,000.00 ¥ | +64.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 625.00 ¥ | 800.00 ¥ | +28.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 325.00 ¥ | 500.00 ¥ | +53.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 500.00 ¥ | 800.00 ¥ | +60.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 383.33 ¥ | 491.63 ¥ | +28.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 136.67 ¥ | 173.71 ¥ | +27.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 106.67 ¥ | 115.08 ¥ | +7.9 % |
Markets | Saitama Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 816.39 ¥ | 881.36 ¥ | +8.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 206.83 ¥ | 242.11 ¥ | +17.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 181.44 ¥ | 236.30 ¥ | +30.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 331.85 ¥ | 331.83 ¥ | -0.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 785.47 ¥ | 1,098.30 ¥ | +39.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 279.41 ¥ | 489.23 ¥ | +75.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 308.44 ¥ | 1,393.60 ¥ | +351.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 232.47 ¥ | 368.77 ¥ | +58.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 163.29 ¥ | 173.54 ¥ | +6.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 192.32 ¥ | 375.96 ¥ | +95.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 274.42 ¥ | 331.75 ¥ | +20.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 162.16 ¥ | 192.43 ¥ | +18.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 86.18 ¥ | 187.86 ¥ | +118.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 150.00 ¥ | 209.45 ¥ | +39.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 116.33 ¥ | 131.85 ¥ | +13.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 1,000.00 ¥ | 1,100.00 ¥ | +10.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 262.52 ¥ | 324.60 ¥ | +23.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 333.33 ¥ | 450.00 ¥ | +35.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 595.00 ¥ | 600.00 ¥ | +0.8 % |
Transportation | Saitama Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 529.50 ¥ | 200.00 ¥ | -62.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 4,000.00 ¥ | 7,400.00 ¥ | +85.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 500.00 ¥ | 500.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 643.74 ¥ | 675.92 ¥ | +5.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 2,000.00 ¥ | 3,789.47 ¥ | +89.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 654.60 ¥ | 655.01 ¥ | +0.1 % |
| 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) | 2,670,000.00 ¥ | 2,355,189.47 ¥ | -11.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Saitama Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 20,653.66 ¥ | 26,188.89 ¥ | +26.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 2,200.00 ¥ | 3,821.74 ¥ | +73.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 5,183.33 ¥ | 4,811.87 ¥ | -7.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Saitama Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 5,500.00 ¥ | 8,871.25 ¥ | +61.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 500.00 ¥ | 2,754.83 ¥ | +451.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 1,275.00 ¥ | 1,900.00 ¥ | +49.0 % |
Childcare | Saitama Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 27,333.33 ¥ | 75,650.00 ¥ | +176.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 1,800,000.00 ¥ | 2,267,352.94 ¥ | +26.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Saitama Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 3,350.00 ¥ | 7,691.73 ¥ | +129.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 3,500.00 ¥ | 5,354.76 ¥ | +53.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 7,750.00 ¥ | 9,061.20 ¥ | +16.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 15,000.00 ¥ | 11,889.57 ¥ | -20.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Saitama Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 60,000.00 ¥ | 146,600.40 ¥ | +144.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 35,000.00 ¥ | 83,932.81 ¥ | +139.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 180,000.00 ¥ | 396,546.29 ¥ | +120.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 145,000.00 ¥ | 174,296.49 ¥ | +20.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Saitama Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ? | 114,918.12 ¥ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ? | 61,671.35 ¥ | |
Salaries And Financing | Saitama Edit |
Tokyo Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 263,333.33 ¥ | 415,557.18 ¥ | +57.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 1.86 | 1.67 | -10.1 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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