The average cost of living in Tokyo is ¥280,000/month for a single person. Here is what that covers, what different salaries get you, and your path to financial independence.
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| Expense | Monthly (JPY) |
|---|---|
| Rent (1-bed) | ¥130,000 |
| Groceries | ¥40,000 |
| Transport | ¥15,000 |
| Dining out | ¥50,000 |
| Utilities | ¥15,000 |
| Miscellaneous | ¥30,000 |
| Total | ¥280,000/month |
Estimates for a single person renting a 1-bedroom in a central area. Actual costs vary by neighbourhood and lifestyle.
Tokyo is surprisingly affordable compared to other global cities. Combined with the expanded NISA and strong equity markets, it is an increasingly attractive FIRE environment.
20.315% flat tax on investment income. The expanded NISA (2024) allows 1.8M JPY/year completely tax-free.
eMAXIS Slim global fund through SBI Securities or Rakuten Securities is the most popular FIRE investment in Japan.