WHAT IS THE REAL COST OF LIVING FOR A SINGLE PERSON IN TOKYO? SURVEY OF 20 AND 30 YEAR OLDS

The following calculation takes the case of a single 20-something single-person living in Tokyo, making a monthly gross salary of ¥250,000($2,267) and using average housing, utility, phone/internet, and food expenses reported by 20- and 30-somethings living in greater Tokyo.

  • Total estimated average monthly cost of living: ¥179,000
  • Housing: ¥67,500
  • Utilities: ¥13,000
  • Smart phone/Internet: ¥13,000
  • Food: ¥32,400
  • Residence Tax: ¥13,500
  • Income Tax: ¥5,270
  • Health insurance: ¥12,181
  • Unemployment insurance: ¥1,000
  • Pension contribution: ¥20,415

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The real cost of living for a single person living in the greater Tokyo area, including rent, food, utilities, phone, internet, and taxes and heallth insurance.

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