Side-by-side cost of living comparison using official government data
Hokkaido is 13.2% cheaper than Tokyo overall
Affordability Index
75
AffordableRent ¥78,000 / Income 580¥
Affordability Index
92
Very AffordableRent ¥32,000 / Income 320¥
| Category | Tokyo | Hokkaido | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | ¥254,650 | ¥219,794 | -13.7% |
| Food & Groceries | ¥76,097 | ¥65,678 | -13.7% |
| Entertainment | ¥24,897 | ¥20,918 | -16.0% |
| Transportation | ¥19,729 | ¥18,189 | -7.8% |
| Housing & Rent | ¥19,262 | ¥15,925 | -17.3% |
| Healthcare | ¥11,321 | ¥8,212 | -27.5% |
| Utilities | ¥10,419 | ¥16,703 | +60.3% |
| Clothing | ¥9,285 | ¥6,515 | -29.8% |
| Education | ¥5,111 | ¥2,091 | -59.1% |
| Total (Monthly) | ¥430,771 | ¥374,025 | -13.2% |
Tokyo is approximately 13% more expensive than Hokkaido based on official government statistics.
The estimated monthly cost of living in Tokyo for a single person is approximately ¥430,771 (~$2,872 USD).
The estimated monthly cost of living in Hokkaido for a single person is approximately ¥374,025 (~$2,493 USD).
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