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Living Expenses in Tokyo vs Living Expenses in New York City?

• Is the living expenses in Tokyo pretty much the same as in New York City?

• Answer:

  Huh I would say is very similar. Although some consider Tokyo more expensive, I still think it is the same. Housing is pretty similar however apartments in Tokyo are much smaller than Manhattan. Food is the same but if you buy beef and fruits in Tokyo it will cost you a fortune! Fish, seafood and chicken are much cheaper in Japan. The good thing about Japan is that the fast food can be much healthier than a fast food or a deli in new York City and cost the same. There are several small shops which offer amazing and affordable mealslike noodles with vegetables, soups and meet/fish over rice. Here you can have a wrap for almost 8 dollars and to me is very heavy. Taking taxis in Japan is definitely more expensive and also travelling within the country. Drinking are pretty much the same. A martini drink can cost $14 dolars in a lounge in New York City and it can cost the same in a pub in Tokyo. I am comparing housing in the coolest area to live in Tokyo with Manhattan. Of course Queens, some areas in Brooklyn, and Bronx are much cheaper. Also Tokyo is a huge city, and the further you get from the main area, the cheapest it get. Some expensive areas: Roppongi, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Hajuku, Omotesando, anywhere in Minato-ku, Ginza, etc...