Cost of Living Comparison Between Tokyo and Kyoto 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Kyoto are 14.8% lower than in Tokyo (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Kyoto are 26.3% lower than in Tokyo | |
| Rent Prices in Kyoto are 52.2% lower than in Tokyo | |
| Restaurant Prices in Kyoto are 16.6% lower than in Tokyo | |
| Groceries Prices in Kyoto are 21.6% lower than in Tokyo | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Kyoto is 21.3% lower than in Tokyo | |
Restaurants | Tokyo Edit |
Kyoto Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 1,000.00 ¥ | 1,000.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| 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 ¥ | 700.00 ¥ | -12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 500.00 ¥ | 400.00 ¥ | -20.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 800.00 ¥ | 600.00 ¥ | -25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 489.78 ¥ | 433.33 ¥ | -11.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 172.66 ¥ | 148.33 ¥ | -14.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 115.08 ¥ | 108.33 ¥ | -5.9 % |
Markets | Tokyo Edit |
Kyoto Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 882.41 ¥ | 830.19 ¥ | -5.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 242.11 ¥ | 198.35 ¥ | -18.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 223.94 ¥ | 213.15 ¥ | -4.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 330.52 ¥ | 329.74 ¥ | -0.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 1,098.30 ¥ | 756.16 ¥ | -31.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 489.23 ¥ | 443.87 ¥ | -9.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 1,393.60 ¥ | 1,013.02 ¥ | -27.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 368.77 ¥ | 332.63 ¥ | -9.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 173.54 ¥ | 127.01 ¥ | -26.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 375.96 ¥ | 227.84 ¥ | -39.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 331.75 ¥ | 272.05 ¥ | -18.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 192.43 ¥ | 102.97 ¥ | -46.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 187.86 ¥ | 190.10 ¥ | +1.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 209.45 ¥ | 175.00 ¥ | -16.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 131.85 ¥ | 115.00 ¥ | -12.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 1,100.00 ¥ | 1,000.00 ¥ | -9.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 324.60 ¥ | 251.75 ¥ | -22.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 450.00 ¥ | 400.00 ¥ | -11.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 600.00 ¥ | 560.00 ¥ | -6.7 % |
Transportation | Tokyo Edit |
Kyoto Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 200.00 ¥ | 255.00 ¥ | +27.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 7,400.00 ¥ | 10,000.00 ¥ | +35.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 500.00 ¥ | 500.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 675.92 ¥ | 965.61 ¥ | +42.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 3,789.47 ¥ | 2,560.00 ¥ | -32.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 655.01 ¥ | 646.24 ¥ | -1.3 % |
| 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) | 2,355,189.47 ¥ | 2,450,000.00 ¥ | +4.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Tokyo Edit |
Kyoto Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 27,429.04 ¥ | 18,958.33 ¥ | -30.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 3,821.74 ¥ | 3,942.50 ¥ | +3.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 4,853.09 ¥ | 3,750.00 ¥ | -22.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Tokyo Edit |
Kyoto Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 9,042.94 ¥ | 7,950.00 ¥ | -12.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 2,754.83 ¥ | 3,000.00 ¥ | +8.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 1,850.00 ¥ | 1,850.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Tokyo Edit |
Kyoto Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 75,650.00 ¥ | 38,666.67 ¥ | -48.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 2,267,352.94 ¥ | 1,350,000.00 ¥ | -40.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Tokyo Edit |
Kyoto Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 7,691.73 ¥ | 3,850.00 ¥ | -49.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 5,354.76 ¥ | 3,250.00 ¥ | -39.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 9,061.20 ¥ | 8,833.33 ¥ | -2.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 11,889.57 ¥ | 8,166.67 ¥ | -31.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Tokyo Edit |
Kyoto Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 149,681.59 ¥ | 74,375.00 ¥ | -50.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 84,471.71 ¥ | 45,916.67 ¥ | -45.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 401,600.24 ¥ | 163,333.33 ¥ | -59.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 174,623.54 ¥ | 103,333.33 ¥ | -40.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Tokyo Edit |
Kyoto Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 114,918.12 ¥ | 74,321.81 ¥ | -35.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 61,671.35 ¥ | 74,321.81 ¥ | +20.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Tokyo Edit |
Kyoto Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 424,803.67 ¥ | 246,333.33 ¥ | -42.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 1.69 | 1.65 | -2.1 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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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 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 |