Side-by-side cost of living comparison using official government data
Saitama is 5.7% more expensive than Tokyo overall
Affordability Index
75
AffordableRent ¥78,000 / Income 580¥
Affordability Index
73
AffordableRent ¥52,000 / Income 370¥
| Category | Tokyo | Saitama | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | ¥254,650 | ¥271,217 | +6.5% |
| Food & Groceries | ¥76,097 | ¥79,650 | +4.7% |
| Entertainment | ¥24,897 | ¥24,385 | -2.1% |
| Transportation | ¥19,729 | ¥21,233 | +7.6% |
| Housing & Rent | ¥19,262 | ¥11,211 | -41.8% |
| Healthcare | ¥11,321 | ¥11,466 | +1.3% |
| Utilities | ¥10,419 | ¥11,590 | +11.2% |
| Clothing | ¥9,285 | ¥8,444 | -9.1% |
| Education | ¥5,111 | ¥16,297 | +218.8% |
| Total (Monthly) | ¥430,771 | ¥455,493 | +5.7% |
Saitama is approximately 6% more expensive than Tokyo 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 Saitama for a single person is approximately ¥455,493 (~$3,037 USD).
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