Cost of Living Comparison Between Tokyo and Kyoto 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Kyoto are 3.3% lower than in Tokyo (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Kyoto are 15.4% lower than in Tokyo | |
| Rent Prices in Kyoto are 43.2% lower than in Tokyo | |
| Restaurant Prices in Kyoto are 1.0% lower than in Tokyo | |
| Groceries Prices in Kyoto are 7.6% lower than in Tokyo | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Kyoto is 20.7% lower than in Tokyo | |
Restaurants | Tokyo Edit |
Kyoto Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 1,000.00 ¥ | 925.00 ¥ | -7.5 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 6,000.00 ¥ | 6,000.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 750.00 ¥ | 750.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 395.00 ¥ | 400.00 ¥ | +1.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 600.00 ¥ | 700.00 ¥ | +16.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 468.36 ¥ | 464.29 ¥ | -0.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 161.38 ¥ | 168.75 ¥ | +4.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 114.81 ¥ | 115.00 ¥ | +0.2 % |
Markets | Tokyo Edit |
Kyoto Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 792.31 ¥ | 685.70 ¥ | -13.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 193.59 ¥ | 190.60 ¥ | -1.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 179.81 ¥ | 251.13 ¥ | +39.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 305.95 ¥ | 288.34 ¥ | -5.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 881.82 ¥ | 1,013.02 ¥ | +14.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 469.67 ¥ | 535.94 ¥ | +14.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 1,238.31 ¥ | 922.31 ¥ | -25.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 369.29 ¥ | 290.30 ¥ | -21.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 176.97 ¥ | 176.83 ¥ | -0.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 373.86 ¥ | 385.55 ¥ | +3.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 280.93 ¥ | 272.16 ¥ | -3.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 233.92 ¥ | 148.10 ¥ | -36.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 212.40 ¥ | 162.10 ¥ | -23.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 180.87 ¥ | 175.00 ¥ | -3.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 118.62 ¥ | 116.00 ¥ | -2.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 1,000.00 ¥ | 950.00 ¥ | -5.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 299.32 ¥ | 269.40 ¥ | -10.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 399.39 ¥ | 400.00 ¥ | +0.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 575.00 ¥ | 450.00 ¥ | -21.7 % |
Transportation | Tokyo Edit |
Kyoto Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 150.00 ¥ | 260.00 ¥ | +73.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 5,200.00 ¥ | 9,260.00 ¥ | +78.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 500.00 ¥ | 495.00 ¥ | -1.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 675.92 ¥ | 514.99 ¥ | -23.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 3,388.00 ¥ | 2,560.00 ¥ | -24.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 611.48 ¥ | 632.50 ¥ | +3.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 2,350,000.00 ¥ | 2,900,000.00 ¥ | +23.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 2,113,333.33 ¥ | 2,500,000.00 ¥ | +18.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Tokyo Edit |
Kyoto Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 22,396.58 ¥ | 18,084.09 ¥ | -19.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 3,556.12 ¥ | 4,080.00 ¥ | +14.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 4,322.67 ¥ | 3,333.33 ¥ | -22.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Tokyo Edit |
Kyoto Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 8,103.90 ¥ | 7,900.00 ¥ | -2.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 2,213.81 ¥ | 1,880.00 ¥ | -15.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 1,900.00 ¥ | 1,650.00 ¥ | -13.2 % |
Childcare | Tokyo Edit |
Kyoto Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 61,950.00 ¥ | 47,750.00 ¥ | -22.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 2,125,000.00 ¥ | 1,350,000.00 ¥ | -36.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Tokyo Edit |
Kyoto Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 5,036.81 ¥ | 4,683.33 ¥ | -7.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 3,793.59 ¥ | 3,496.67 ¥ | -7.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 7,472.57 ¥ | 8,166.67 ¥ | +9.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 9,269.62 ¥ | 9,357.14 ¥ | +0.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Tokyo Edit |
Kyoto Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 137,684.11 ¥ | 76,952.94 ¥ | -44.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 83,437.85 ¥ | 48,750.00 ¥ | -41.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 327,285.71 ¥ | 168,333.33 ¥ | -48.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 164,159.47 ¥ | 110,000.00 ¥ | -33.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Tokyo Edit |
Kyoto Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 97,298.52 ¥ | 63,870.08 ¥ | -34.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 55,266.42 ¥ | 62,881.10 ¥ | +13.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Tokyo Edit |
Kyoto Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 366,272.03 ¥ | 245,600.00 ¥ | -32.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 1.48 | 1.65 | +11.4 % |
| Last update: | September 2023 | September 2023 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 323 | 23 |
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| 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 |