Cost of living · Tokyo · 2026 Edition

Cost of Living in Tokyo:
Where Does Your Paycheck Go?
Let's Find Out.

An interactive breakdown of where Tokyo incomes actually go — and what changes when you solve the one variable that matters most.

$1,300/momedian 1BR rent

~25% effectiveincome tax

0.57×vs Silicon Valley

Cost of living in Tokyo: the numbers

In Tokyo, the median one-bedroom rent is $1,300 per month, income tax is about 25% effective, and overall costs run about 0.56× Silicon Valley. A typical single tech salary here is around $75,000. This interactive calculator breaks down where that paycheck goes — taxes, housing (rent or own), childcare, and everyday living expenses — and shows what's left over each month. It also compares Tokyo with 12 other cities, from San Francisco to Singapore. See the full multi-city calculator.

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