Tokyo, Japan
+35% vs Tokyo avgChiyoda (Marunouchi) is the most expensive area in Tokyo, with a cost of living index of 104.4 — that is +35% compared to the Tokyo average. Only the top 1 of 30 neighborhoods cost more. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around ¥313,692/month, compared to a range of ¥167,302 in Katsushika to ¥313,692 in Chiyoda (Marunouchi).
For a typical resident of Chiyoda (Marunouchi), housing takes up roughly 50% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 18%, while transportation costs around 9%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately ¥12,547,681 before tax.
Salaries in Chiyoda (Marunouchi) reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 104.4:
After tax and deductions of 35.1% in Japan, take-home pay for someone earning ¥12,547,681 would be roughly ¥8,143,445/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a ¥12,129,425 salary in Chiyoda (Marunouchi), Tokyo (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Chiyoda (Marunouchi) would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $78,300 |
| London | GBP | £67,384 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 391,796 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azabu | 104.4 | 1.35x | +35% |
| Minato (Roppongi) | 100.5 | 1.30x | +30% |
| Daikanyama | 98.9 | 1.28x | +28% |
| Shibuya | 96.6 | 1.25x | +25% |
| Ebisu | 94.3 | 1.22x | +22% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Chiyoda (Marunouchi), Tokyo to maintain your lifestyle.
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Yes, Chiyoda (Marunouchi) is one of the more expensive neighborhoods in Tokyo. It costs about +35% more than the city average, ranking #1 out of 30 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Chiyoda (Marunouchi) is significantly above the Tokyo average. With a multiplier of 1.35x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +35% compared to the city baseline.