City Cost Comparison
¥60K–85K
Rent (studio)
¥35K
Food
¥10K
Transport
¥13K
Remaining
¥45K–60K
Rent
¥30K
Food
¥8K
Transport
¥38K
Remaining
¥30K–45K
Rent
¥25K
Food
¥5K
Transport
¥55K+
Remaining
Culture Shock & Challenges
~90% of Tokyo private rentals reject foreigners. No anti-discrimination laws. University dorms or guarantor companies are your best options.
Rejecting foreign tenants~90%
Banking, medical visits, municipal offices — all primarily in Japanese. Even basic N5 knowledge helps enormously.
Breaking into Japanese social circles is difficult. Join university clubs, attend international events, learn the language.