I think many people want to live in Tokyo. And it is also in foreign people, too. Actually, if you will come to Japan to live, living in Tokyo is very useful.
But living in Tokyo is very expensive. How much is rent? How much is food expenses? Then you want information about the cost of living in Tokyo.
So, in this article, I will explain about the cost of living in Tokyo.
But living in Tokyo is very expensive. How much is rent? How much is food expenses? Then you want information about the cost of living in Tokyo.
So, in this article, I will explain about the cost of living in Tokyo.
Note … It is 21th, September, 2020
1．The cost of living in Tokyo
Firstly, I will explain about the cost.1-1．The house rent
In Tokyo, the house rent is basically expensive. But actually, there are cheap apartments in Tokyo.The price range of Tokyo is 60,000 ～ 80,000 yen by 1 room apartment. Actually there are many cheap apartments in big cities like Shinjuku. But they are so old, and the equipment is not good.
By the way, 2 ～ 3 DK apartments rent is 100,000 ～ 150,000 yen.
1-2．The food expenses
Food expenses are a bit cheap in Tokyo. It is about 30,000 ～ 40,000 yen. But the cost is almost cooking by yourself. If you buy a lunch box, the cost will increase. And of course, if you go to the restaurant, the cost will increase, too.1-3．The utility cost
The utility cost includes electronic bill, gas bill, and water bill.And the total cost is about 10,000 yen.
Actually, if you use lots of electronic equipment like air conditioners, the cost will increase.
It is about 10,000 yen.
But, if you buy a business suits, it will be 30,000 ～ 40,000 yen.
However, it is Japanese standard size suit. So, if you are big people, the clothing cost will increase.
Of course, there are many good restaurants. And the good meal in such a good restaurant, the cost will so increase.
However, there are many discount stores in Tokyo. So buying in the discount stores, the cost can be saved.
Actually, if you use lots of electronic equipment like air conditioners, the cost will increase.
1-4．The communication cost
The communication cost includes mobile phone and Internet provider.It is about 10,000 yen.
1-5．The clothing cost
The clothing cost is different for men and women. The cost for men is about 5,000 yen. And the women's is 20,000 yen.But, if you buy a business suits, it will be 30,000 ～ 40,000 yen.
However, it is Japanese standard size suit. So, if you are big people, the clothing cost will increase.
1-6．Note
My exploration is average cost. So it is one of reference.Of course, there are many good restaurants. And the good meal in such a good restaurant, the cost will so increase.
However, there are many discount stores in Tokyo. So buying in the discount stores, the cost can be saved.
2．How to save the cost
So the cost is expensive, you know. But there are ways of cutting cost. So I will introduce the ways.2-1．Saving the house rent
You might think that the rent is expensive. But there is a way of cutting rent.1st, going to local areas a bit is a good way.
Actually living in the big city, the rent will be so expensive. But if you live in a bit of a local area, the cost will be economic.
For example, in Tokorozawa city in Saitama prefecture, the rent of 1room apartment is 50,000 ～ 60,000. And Tokorozawa city is near Ikebukuro, about 30 minutes by train.
2-2．Saving the food expenses
The points of saving food expenses are shopping in cheap super markets.In Tokyo, There are many cheap super markets. And they are in the towns that common people are living in.
And there are famous cheap areas to buy food and daily items. For example, Ameyoko street near Ueno station is a good market to buy good food.
2-3．Saving the utility cost
Basically saving the utility cost is a bit difficult. Because the ways of saving are impossible for rental apartment people.So, saving water, and saving energy are the ways.
For example, changing the bath to shower, the water bill will be saved.
But, there are the apartments that contract telecommunications companies. If you can live in such an apartment, the WiFi cost will be cut.
But if you don't know about living in Japan, the information will be useful. So I will introduce them.
For example, In time sale in evenings, the pork package will be 20 percent off.
The bargain time, there are 3 ～ 4 times in a year.
Anyway, the cost of living in Tokyo is expensive. But, there is a way of cutting cost. Then using the economic way, it will be possible to live in Tokyo.
However, there might be a better way to buy more cheaply. Please look for a way, and enjoy living in Tokyo.
For example, changing the bath to shower, the water bill will be saved.
2-4．Saving the communication cost
Communication cost is depending on the telecommunications company. So the saving way will be looking for a cheap company.But, there are the apartments that contract telecommunications companies. If you can live in such an apartment, the WiFi cost will be cut.
3．About a sale
If you look for information about economic shopping, you can find the information easily.But if you don't know about living in Japan, the information will be useful. So I will introduce them.
3-1．The food expenses
Sometimes, the cheap super markets have time sales. By shopping at the time, you can buy the foods more cheaply.For example, In time sale in evenings, the pork package will be 20 percent off.
3-2． The clothing cost
There are some bargain times in clothing stores. So if you can buy the cloth in the period, the cost will be saved.The bargain time, there are 3 ～ 4 times in a year.
However, there might be a better way to buy more cheaply. Please look for a way, and enjoy living in Tokyo.
