Tokyo travel budget

Tokyo: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Tokyo

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Tokyo for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 66 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 10 per person
  • $ 5.5 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1341* (207326 ¥)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 108 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 20 per person
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 2978* (460376 ¥)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 196 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 38 per person
  • $ 49 per person
  • $ 25 per person

Total budget:

$ 5826* (900662 ¥)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Tokyo compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Tokyo in 2024 is 16% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Tokyo in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Tokyo by expense type

Restaurant budget in Tokyo

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Tokyo is 48% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 6.3/person
($ 4.4 to $ 10)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 24/person
($ 17 to $ 68)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 5.1/person
($ 4.7 to $ 6.3)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.7 for 500ml
($ 1.6 to $ 5.1)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.7 for 330ml
($ 1.6 to $ 3.5)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.4/cup
($ 2.2 to $ 5.1)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.1/can
($ 0.7 to $ 2.2)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 1.2)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Tokyo

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Tokyo is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 92/night
($ 40 to $ 274)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 115/night
($ 34 to $ 645)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 101/night
($ 50 to $ 275)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 292/night
($ 68 to $ 1481)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 774/night
($ 269 to $ 1434)

78% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 437
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 100/month
($ 34 to $ 402)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 245/month
($ 49 to $ 945)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 443/month
($ 60 to $ 1353)

118% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 128/month
($ 55 to $ 497)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
Family room
Family room
$ 261/month
($ 72 to $ 884)

30% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202

Supermarket food budget in Tokyo

On average, the price of supermarket food in Tokyo is 18% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 1.9)

46% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.6/500g
($ 0.7 to $ 2.5)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 4/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 6.3)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2/12 eggs
($ 1.2 to $ 3.1)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 7/kg
($ 4.1 to $ 10)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 5.2/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 10)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 5.2/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 10)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 3.8)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.8
($ 0.5 to $ 1.3)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Tokyo

On average, the price of transport in Tokyo is 4% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.4/ticket
($ 1.1 to $ 1.9)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 3/km
($ 2.5 to $ 3.5)

71% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.3)

22% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.3
($ 3.2 to $ 4.4)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 57/24hrs
($ 21 to $ 492)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Tokyo

On average, budget for leisure activities in Tokyo is 10% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 13/ticket
($ 11 to $ 15)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 19/hr
($ 8.3 to $ 27)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Tokyo

On average, shopping budget in Tokyo is 25% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 3.8/pack
($ 3.5 to $ 4.1)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 52
($ 21 to $ 77)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 37
($ 17 to $ 52)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Los Angeles → Tokyo
Los Angeles  → Tokyo
Los Angeles  → Tokyo
$ 918
(fair price: $ 796)
Sydney → Tokyo
Sydney → Tokyo
Sydney → Tokyo
$ 882
(fair price: $ 737)
Melbourne → Tokyo
Melbourne → Tokyo
Melbourne → Tokyo
$ 995
(fair price: $ 769)
New York City → Tokyo
New York City → Tokyo
New York City → Tokyo
$ 1539
(fair price: $ 1266)
Vancouver → Tokyo
Vancouver → Tokyo
Vancouver → Tokyo
$ 1339
(fair price: $ 1080)
Toronto → Tokyo
Toronto → Tokyo
Toronto → Tokyo
$ 1653
(fair price: $ 1295)

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About this information on the cost of living in Tokyo

The information about the cost of living in Tokyo shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Tokyo was updated on 08-11-2024.

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