Cost of Living Comparison Between Tokyo and Kyoto 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Kyoto is 13.2% lower than in Tokyo (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Kyoto is 24.8% lower than in Tokyo | |
| Rent Prices in Kyoto are 53.5% lower than in Tokyo | |
| Restaurant Prices in Kyoto are 13.1% lower than in Tokyo | |
| Groceries Prices in Kyoto are 14.8% lower than in Tokyo | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Kyoto is 12.0% lower than in Tokyo | |
Restaurants | Tokyo Edit |
Kyoto Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 1,000.00 ¥ | 1,500.00 ¥ | +50.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 7,000.00 ¥ | 4,000.00 ¥ | -42.9 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 800.00 ¥ | 700.00 ¥ | -12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 500.00 ¥ | 350.00 ¥ | -30.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 700.00 ¥ | 811.04 ¥ | +15.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 526.23 ¥ | 378.00 ¥ | -28.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 173.81 ¥ | 131.67 ¥ | -24.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 115.54 ¥ | 105.00 ¥ | -9.1 % |
Markets | Tokyo Edit |
Kyoto Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 900.39 ¥ | 909.92 ¥ | +1.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 231.00 ¥ | 197.68 ¥ | -14.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 254.07 ¥ | 244.73 ¥ | -3.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 332.63 ¥ | 336.67 ¥ | +1.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 1,126.12 ¥ | 1,013.02 ¥ | -10.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 501.76 ¥ | 498.95 ¥ | -0.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 1,435.91 ¥ | 1,013.02 ¥ | -29.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 344.22 ¥ | 312.07 ¥ | -9.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 166.53 ¥ | 162.16 ¥ | -2.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 402.25 ¥ | 287.28 ¥ | -28.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 341.57 ¥ | 287.28 ¥ | -15.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 192.43 ¥ | 176.52 ¥ | -8.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 192.17 ¥ | 164.20 ¥ | -14.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 223.24 ¥ | 187.50 ¥ | -16.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 128.77 ¥ | 126.67 ¥ | -1.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 1,200.00 ¥ | 1,000.00 ¥ | -16.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 323.65 ¥ | 251.75 ¥ | -22.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 450.77 ¥ | 310.00 ¥ | -31.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 600.00 ¥ | 600.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Tokyo Edit |
Kyoto Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 220.00 ¥ | 255.00 ¥ | +15.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 8,000.00 ¥ | 10,000.00 ¥ | +25.0 % |
| 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 ¥ | 2,560.00 ¥ | -32.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 679.61 ¥ | 653.31 ¥ | -3.9 % |
| 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) | 2,512,666.67 ¥ | 2,466,666.67 ¥ | -1.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Tokyo Edit |
Kyoto Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 25,847.03 ¥ | 22,250.00 ¥ | -13.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 3,884.38 ¥ | 4,080.00 ¥ | +5.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 4,842.24 ¥ | 3,750.00 ¥ | -22.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Tokyo Edit |
Kyoto Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 10,128.00 ¥ | 7,950.00 ¥ | -21.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 2,974.19 ¥ | 3,000.00 ¥ | +0.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 1,900.00 ¥ | 1,850.00 ¥ | -2.6 % |
Childcare | Tokyo Edit |
Kyoto Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 81,851.01 ¥ | 38,666.67 ¥ | -52.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 2,186,798.34 ¥ | 1,350,000.00 ¥ | -38.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Tokyo Edit |
Kyoto Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 8,286.90 ¥ | 3,850.00 ¥ | -53.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 5,677.37 ¥ | 3,500.00 ¥ | -38.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 9,457.73 ¥ | 7,250.00 ¥ | -23.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 12,999.05 ¥ | 7,800.00 ¥ | -40.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Tokyo Edit |
Kyoto Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 165,094.76 ¥ | 75,000.00 ¥ | -54.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 90,281.87 ¥ | 45,916.67 ¥ | -49.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 409,964.22 ¥ | 172,000.00 ¥ | -58.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 186,304.29 ¥ | 103,333.33 ¥ | -44.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Tokyo Edit |
Kyoto Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 134,718.91 ¥ | 74,321.81 ¥ | -44.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 69,737.40 ¥ | 74,321.81 ¥ | +6.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Tokyo Edit |
Kyoto Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 392,151.71 ¥ | 259,600.00 ¥ | -33.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 1.81 | 1.65 | -9.0 % |
| Last update: | July 2024 | July 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 267 | 30 |
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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 |