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💰 How much does it cost to live in Tokyo? *

1BR Rent (center)€1085/mo
1BR Rent (outside)€549/mo
Groceries/month€263
Transport/month€50/mo
Meal (restaurant)€6.5
Coffee€2.89
Beer (pub)€3.25
Gym/month€54/mo
* Numbeo Cost of Living Index — Q1 2026

🛡️ Is Tokyo safe for expats? *

LGBTQ+
60/100
Night
85/100
Women
90/100
Overall
76/100
* Numbeo Crime Index (inverted to safety score)

☀️ What is the weather like in Tokyo? *

Avg. temperature15.9°C
Sunshine hours/year2868h
Rainy days/year138 days
Best monthsMay, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
* Open-Meteo Archive API — avg 2020-2025

📶 Is Tokyo good for remote work? *

Download155 Mbps
Upload62 Mbps
Coworking€180/mo
No. of coworkingMany
* Ookla Speedtest Global Index — Q4 2025

🏥 What is healthcare like in Tokyo? *

Public qualityexcellent
Private insurance€57/mo
Emergencies10/10
English-speaking doctors
* WHO Global Health Data + Numbeo Healthcare Index

📊 What are the taxes in Japan? *

Max income tax rate5-45%%
VAT10%
* Tax Foundation + OECD Tax Database — 2026

✨ What is the quality of life in Tokyo? *

Nightlife
70/100
Walkability
94/100
Food
95/100
Expat community
77/100
Transport
88/100
English
55/100
* NomadList + Numbeo Quality of Life Index

Data sources: Numbeo · Climate: Open-Meteo

Last updated: May 2026 · Quality score: 95/100

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tokyo

What is the cost of living in Japan?

A comfortable single person can live in Tokyo for approximately €1827/month. Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in the city center costs €1085/month (€549 outside center). A meal at a restaurant costs €6.5, coffee €2.89. Monthly transport pass: €50.

Is Japan good for digital nomads?

Tokyo scores 86/100 on the Relomap relocation index. Internet download speed averages 155 Mbps with coworking spaces from €180/month.

What visa options are available in Japan?

Japan does not currently have a dedicated digital nomad visa. Available visa types include: Work Permit. Always verify requirements with official government portals before applying.

How does Japan compare to other relocation destinations?

Tokyo scores 86/100 on Relomap's relocation index — a composite of cost of living, safety, internet, healthcare, and quality of life. Rent from €549/month, safety 76/100, internet 155 Mbps. Use the Relomap Compare tool to benchmark it side by side against other destinations.

Last updated: August 11, 2026 · Data sources: Numbeo, Open-Meteo, WHO, OECD

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