Cost of Living Comparison Between Tokyo and Nagoya 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Nagoya is 17.7% lower than in Tokyo (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Nagoya is 24.3% lower than in Tokyo | |
| Rent Prices in Nagoya are 41.5% lower than in Tokyo | |
| Restaurant Prices in Nagoya are 18.5% lower than in Tokyo | |
| Groceries Prices in Nagoya are 8.9% lower than in Tokyo | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Nagoya is 1.7% higher than in Tokyo | |
Restaurants | Tokyo Edit |
Nagoya Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 1,200.00 ¥ | 1,000.00 ¥ | -16.7 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 6,600.00 ¥ | 5,000.00 ¥ | -24.2 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 800.00 ¥ | 800.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 500.00 ¥ | 500.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 800.00 ¥ | 450.00 ¥ | -43.8 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 503.85 ¥ | 387.50 ¥ | -23.1 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 172.36 ¥ | 168.57 ¥ | -2.2 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 124.81 ¥ | 111.67 ¥ | -10.5 % |
Markets | Tokyo Edit |
Nagoya Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 225.27 ¥ | 241.67 ¥ | +7.3 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 191.05 ¥ | 197.77 ¥ | +3.5 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 393.92 ¥ | 394.63 ¥ | +0.2 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 355.50 ¥ | 348.67 ¥ | -1.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 853.96 ¥ | 659.69 ¥ | -22.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 528.54 ¥ | 412.77 ¥ | -21.9 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 1,406.93 ¥ | 1,009.24 ¥ | -28.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 356.57 ¥ | 411.64 ¥ | +15.4 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 166.93 ¥ | 204.12 ¥ | +22.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 346.13 ¥ | 263.08 ¥ | -24.0 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 389.41 ¥ | 394.63 ¥ | +1.3 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 207.57 ¥ | 221.13 ¥ | +6.5 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | 214.81 ¥ | 171.23 ¥ | -20.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 200.65 ¥ | 182.50 ¥ | -9.0 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 128.77 ¥ | 203.33 ¥ | +57.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 1,500.00 ¥ | 1,000.00 ¥ | -33.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 305.18 ¥ | 258.88 ¥ | -15.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 435.62 ¥ | 300.00 ¥ | -31.1 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 600.00 ¥ | 610.00 ¥ | +1.7 % |
Transportation | Tokyo Edit |
Nagoya Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 220.00 ¥ | 225.00 ¥ | +2.3 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 13,250.00 ¥ | 8,000.00 ¥ | -39.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 500.00 ¥ | 500.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 643.74 ¥ | 651.78 ¥ | +1.3 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 3,000.00 ¥ | 2,500.00 ¥ | -16.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 177.25 ¥ | 174.95 ¥ | -1.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 3,410,500.00 ¥ | 3,434,000.00 ¥ | +0.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 2,490,840.00 ¥ | 2,407,300.00 ¥ | -3.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Tokyo Edit |
Nagoya Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 23,943.03 ¥ | 18,333.33 ¥ | -23.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 3,594.74 ¥ | 3,710.00 ¥ | +3.2 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 4,838.10 ¥ | 4,900.00 ¥ | +1.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Tokyo Edit |
Nagoya Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 10,040.74 ¥ | 8,066.67 ¥ | -19.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 3,995.65 ¥ | 2,666.67 ¥ | -33.3 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 1,950.00 ¥ | 1,800.00 ¥ | -7.7 % |
Childcare | Tokyo Edit |
Nagoya Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 110,141.05 ¥ | 90,944.39 ¥ | -17.4 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 2,493,157.89 ¥ | 2,325,333.33 ¥ | -6.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Tokyo Edit |
Nagoya Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 7,966.67 ¥ | 6,633.33 ¥ | -16.7 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 5,669.46 ¥ | 4,625.00 ¥ | -18.4 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 8,725.48 ¥ | 8,250.00 ¥ | -5.4 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 12,983.82 ¥ | 13,250.00 ¥ | +2.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Tokyo Edit |
Nagoya Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 178,890.91 ¥ | 82,920.00 ¥ | -53.6 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 96,900.00 ¥ | 57,200.00 ¥ | -41.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 345,363.64 ¥ | 211,333.33 ¥ | -38.8 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 195,508.38 ¥ | 123,333.33 ¥ | -36.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Tokyo Edit |
Nagoya Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 154,027.02 ¥ | 33,909.33 ¥ | -78.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 67,790.07 ¥ | 20,670.75 ¥ | -69.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Tokyo Edit |
Nagoya Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 391,526.21 ¥ | 301,414.25 ¥ | -23.0 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 1.48 | 1.78 | +20.6 % |
| Last update: | 8 December 2025 | 4 December 2025 | |
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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 Ome | 40.70 miles |
| Cost of Living in Sammu | 56.81 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ashikaga | 72.03 miles |
Cities near Nagoya: | Cost of Living in Tajimi | 19.43 miles |
| Cost of Living in Gifu | 21.90 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nakatsugawa | 51.66 miles |
| Cost of Living in Higashiomi | 57.25 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nabari | 71.56 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tsuruga | 74.62 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kyoto | 85.09 miles |
| Cost of Living in Shimada | 97.03 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nara | 101.66 miles |
| Cost of Living in Fukui | 105.95 miles |