Cost of Living Comparison Between Tokyo and Kumamoto 
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| Not enough data to calculate difference in Cost of Living | |
| Not enough data to calculate difference in Cost of Living Including Rent | |
| Rent Prices in Kumamoto are 76.3% lower than in Tokyo | |
| Restaurant Prices in Kumamoto are 13.5% lower than in Tokyo | |
| Groceries Prices in Kumamoto are 13.8% lower than in Tokyo | |
| Not enough data to calculate difference in Local Purchasing Power | |
Restaurants | Tokyo Edit |
Kumamoto Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | ¥1,200.00 | ¥1,250.00 | +4.2 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | ¥7,000.00 | ¥5,000.00 | -28.6 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | ¥800.00 | ¥850.00 | +6.2 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | ¥550.00 | ¥420.00 | -23.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ¥850.00 | ¥450.00 | -47.1 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | ¥534.29 | ¥500.00 | -6.4 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | ¥200.37 | ¥157.25 | -21.5 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | ¥124.70 | ¥108.33 | -13.1 % |
Markets | Tokyo Edit |
Kumamoto Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | ¥240.54 | ¥195.00 | -18.9 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | ¥205.51 | ¥246.97 | +20.2 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | ¥418.91 | ¥453.59 | +8.3 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | ¥358.28 | ¥300.00 | -16.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | ¥825.54 | ¥1,207.55 | +46.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | ¥551.29 | ¥389.46 | -29.4 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | ¥1,416.16 | ¥1,360.78 | -3.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | ¥350.63 | ¥260.82 | -25.6 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | ¥189.40 | ¥102.06 | -46.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | ¥320.46 | ¥204.12 | -36.3 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ¥413.94 | ¥239.04 | -42.3 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | ¥239.45 | ¥158.76 | -33.7 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | ¥227.75 | ¥186.80 | -18.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | ¥199.54 | ¥141.67 | -29.0 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | ¥135.81 | ¥150.00 | +10.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | ¥1,500.00 | ¥900.00 | -40.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | ¥283.64 | ¥275.76 | -2.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ¥476.67 | ¥300.00 | -37.1 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | ¥620.00 | ¥620.00 | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Tokyo Edit |
Kumamoto Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | ¥215.00 | ? | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | ¥11,250.00 | ? | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | ¥500.00 | ¥670.00 | +34.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | ¥804.67 | ¥523.04 | -35.0 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | ¥2,940.00 | ¥2,825.00 | -3.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | ¥174.39 | ¥173.57 | -0.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | ¥3,434,000.00 | ¥3,434,000.00 | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | ¥2,406,625.00 | ¥2,765,840.00 | +14.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Tokyo Edit |
Kumamoto Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | ¥23,188.77 | ¥31,285.98 | +34.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | ¥3,654.74 | ¥3,920.20 | +7.3 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | ¥4,912.50 | ¥5,280.00 | +7.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Tokyo Edit |
Kumamoto Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | ¥10,175.00 | ? | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | ¥4,277.27 | ? | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | ¥2,000.00 | ¥2,500.00 | +25.0 % |
Childcare | Tokyo Edit |
Kumamoto Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | ¥191,266.53 | ¥20,000.00 | -89.5 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ¥2,824,615.38 | ¥1,925,500.00 | -31.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Tokyo Edit |
Kumamoto Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | ¥7,958.33 | ¥8,000.00 | +0.5 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | ¥6,388.89 | ¥5,231.67 | -18.1 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | ¥8,480.00 | ¥10,500.00 | +23.8 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | ¥12,863.64 | ¥7,500.00 | -41.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Tokyo Edit |
Kumamoto Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ¥197,537.50 | ¥40,000.00 | -79.8 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ¥104,875.00 | ¥30,000.00 | -71.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ¥349,894.74 | ¥70,000.00 | -80.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ¥192,175.00 | ¥60,000.00 | -68.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Tokyo Edit |
Kumamoto Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ¥157,998.43 | ? | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ¥73,894.46 | ? | |
Salaries And Financing | Tokyo Edit |
Kumamoto Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | ¥402,870.24 | ? | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 1.70 | 2.23 | +31.2 % |
| Last update: | 11 May 2026 | 3 June 2025 | |
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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 Ome | 40.70 miles |
| Cost of Living in Sammu | 56.81 miles |
| Cost of Living in Chichibu | 59.16 miles |
Cities near Kumamoto: | Cost of Living in Kurume | 44.13 miles |
| Cost of Living in Fukuoka | 67.79 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oita | 75.69 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kitakyushu | 102.71 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kagoshima | 107.07 miles |
| Cost of Living in Miyazaki | 108.44 miles |
| Cost of Living in Shimonoseki | 116.25 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nagasaki | 124.65 miles |
| Cost of Living in Iwakuni | 213.29 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hiroshima | 233.10 miles |