Side-by-side cost of living comparison using official government data
Okayama is 4.5% cheaper than Tokyo overall
Affordability Index
75
AffordableRent ¥78,000 / Income 580¥
Affordability Index
87
Very AffordableRent ¥35,000 / Income 315¥
| Category | Tokyo | Okayama | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | ¥254,650 | ¥247,058 | -3.0% |
| Food & Groceries | ¥76,097 | ¥68,520 | -10.0% |
| Entertainment | ¥24,897 | ¥19,873 | -20.2% |
| Transportation | ¥19,729 | ¥37,617 | +90.7% |
| Housing & Rent | ¥19,262 | ¥7,277 | -62.2% |
| Healthcare | ¥11,321 | ¥9,870 | -12.8% |
| Utilities | ¥10,419 | ¥11,821 | +13.5% |
| Clothing | ¥9,285 | ¥5,969 | -35.7% |
| Education | ¥5,111 | ¥3,241 | -36.6% |
| Total (Monthly) | ¥430,771 | ¥411,247 | -4.5% |
Tokyo is approximately 5% more expensive than Okayama 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 Okayama for a single person is approximately ¥411,247 (~$2,742 USD).
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