Tokyo is expensive — but Osaka is affordable! Konbini culture, 100-yen shops, and cheap street food.
| City | 1-BR Rent | Groceries | Monthly Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏙️ Tokyo (23 Wards) | ¥80,000-¥130,000 | ¥40,000 | ¥200,000-¥300,000 |
| 🏯 Osaka | ¥50,000-¥80,000 | ¥35,000 | ¥140,000-¥200,000 |
| ⛩️ Kyoto | ¥45,000-¥75,000 | ¥35,000 | ¥130,000-¥190,000 |
| 🌸 Yokohama | ¥60,000-¥90,000 | ¥38,000 | ¥160,000-¥230,000 |
| 🏙️ Nagoya | ¥45,000-¥70,000 | ¥33,000 | ¥130,000-¥180,000 |
| 🏔️ Sapporo | ¥35,000-¥55,000 | ¥30,000 | ¥110,000-¥160,000 |
| 🌋 Fukuoka | ¥40,000-¥65,000 | ¥32,000 | ¥120,000-¥170,000 |
Rice (5kg): ¥2,000
Milk (1L): ¥220
Eggs (10): ¥250
Chicken (100g): ¥100
Bread:
¥150
Banana (bunch): ¥200
• Konbini: 7-Eleven, Lawson, FamilyMart (24/7!)
• 100-yen
shops: Daiso, Seria, Can Do (everything ¥100)
•
Supermarkets: Aeon, Life, Seiyu (Walmart)
• Late-night
discounts: 30-50% off before closing
• Don Quijote:
Discount stores
Ramen: ¥800-¥1,200
Gyudon (beef bowl): ¥400-¥600
Sushi (conveyor):
¥100/plate
Konbini bento: ¥400-¥600
Restaurant meal: ¥1,000-¥2,000
No tipping ever!