Cost of Living Comparison Between Tokyo and Nagoya 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Nagoya is 16.7% lower than in Tokyo (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Nagoya is 23.4% lower than in Tokyo | |
| Rent Prices in Nagoya are 40.2% lower than in Tokyo | |
| Restaurant Prices in Nagoya are 18.8% lower than in Tokyo | |
| Groceries Prices in Nagoya are 11.9% lower than in Tokyo | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Nagoya is 22.0% higher than in Tokyo | |
Restaurants | Tokyo Edit |
Nagoya Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 1,200.00 ¥ | 1,000.00 ¥ | -16.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 7,000.00 ¥ | 5,000.00 ¥ | -28.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 800.00 ¥ | 800.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 600.00 ¥ | 500.00 ¥ | -16.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 700.00 ¥ | 425.00 ¥ | -39.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 517.77 ¥ | 452.50 ¥ | -12.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 165.58 ¥ | 156.00 ¥ | -5.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 119.36 ¥ | 105.56 ¥ | -11.6 % |
Markets | Tokyo Edit |
Nagoya Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 872.54 ¥ | 842.89 ¥ | -3.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 204.14 ¥ | 190.72 ¥ | -6.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 325.13 ¥ | 209.56 ¥ | -35.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 316.33 ¥ | 336.67 ¥ | +6.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 996.95 ¥ | 689.67 ¥ | -30.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 527.82 ¥ | 419.57 ¥ | -20.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 1,455.08 ¥ | 1,236.04 ¥ | -15.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 352.19 ¥ | 218.54 ¥ | -37.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 165.86 ¥ | 162.16 ¥ | -2.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 380.11 ¥ | 287.28 ¥ | -24.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 386.97 ¥ | 566.99 ¥ | +46.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 199.63 ¥ | 226.80 ¥ | +13.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 203.66 ¥ | 164.20 ¥ | -19.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 206.18 ¥ | 194.00 ¥ | -5.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 139.38 ¥ | 203.33 ¥ | +45.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 1,200.00 ¥ | 1,250.00 ¥ | +4.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 316.91 ¥ | 289.34 ¥ | -8.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 434.44 ¥ | 336.00 ¥ | -22.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 600.00 ¥ | 560.00 ¥ | -6.7 % |
Transportation | Tokyo Edit |
Nagoya Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 200.00 ¥ | 240.00 ¥ | +20.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 8,750.00 ¥ | 10,000.00 ¥ | +14.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 500.00 ¥ | 500.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 708.11 ¥ | 708.11 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 3,789.47 ¥ | 2,500.00 ¥ | -34.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 673.56 ¥ | 661.49 ¥ | -1.8 % |
| 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) | 2,561,250.00 ¥ | 2,450,000.00 ¥ | -4.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Tokyo Edit |
Nagoya Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 26,667.97 ¥ | 22,250.00 ¥ | -16.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 3,875.46 ¥ | 3,925.71 ¥ | +1.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 4,861.39 ¥ | 4,383.33 ¥ | -9.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Tokyo Edit |
Nagoya Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 10,231.03 ¥ | 8,050.00 ¥ | -21.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 3,017.94 ¥ | 2,666.67 ¥ | -11.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 1,900.00 ¥ | 1,800.00 ¥ | -5.3 % |
Childcare | Tokyo Edit |
Nagoya Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 80,705.23 ¥ | 88,387.93 ¥ | +9.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 2,272,708.33 ¥ | 2,433,333.33 ¥ | +7.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Tokyo Edit |
Nagoya Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 7,904.83 ¥ | 6,633.33 ¥ | -16.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 5,607.73 ¥ | 3,500.00 ¥ | -37.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 9,612.79 ¥ | 7,700.00 ¥ | -19.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 12,826.15 ¥ | 13,250.00 ¥ | +3.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Tokyo Edit |
Nagoya Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 171,133.80 ¥ | 89,000.00 ¥ | -48.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 91,749.81 ¥ | 58,333.33 ¥ | -36.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 406,605.03 ¥ | 243,333.33 ¥ | -40.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 189,470.25 ¥ | 123,333.33 ¥ | -34.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Tokyo Edit |
Nagoya Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 137,657.13 ¥ | 33,909.33 ¥ | -75.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 71,194.83 ¥ | 20,670.75 ¥ | -71.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Tokyo Edit |
Nagoya Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 376,091.66 ¥ | 351,302.80 ¥ | -6.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 1.76 | 1.78 | +1.0 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | March 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 Ashikaga | 72.03 miles |
| Cost of Living in Numazu | 78.58 miles |
Cities near Nagoya: | Cost of Living in Tajimi | 19.43 miles |
| Cost of Living in Gifu | 21.90 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nabari | 71.56 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 Osaka | 107.83 miles |
| Cost of Living in Matsumoto | 117.95 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kobe | 125.47 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wakayama | 151.95 miles |