Tokyo, Japan
-15% vs Tokyo avgChofu is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Tokyo, with a cost of living index of 65.7 — that is -15% compared to the Tokyo average. Ranked #23 of 30, it offers some of the lowest costs in the city. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around ¥197,510/month, compared to a range of ¥167,302 in Katsushika to ¥313,692 in Chiyoda (Marunouchi).
For a typical resident of Chofu, housing takes up roughly 31% 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 ¥7,900,392 before tax.
Salaries in Chofu reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 65.7:
After tax and deductions of 29.4% in Japan, take-home pay for someone earning ¥7,900,392 would be roughly ¥5,577,676/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a ¥7,633,172 salary in Chofu, Tokyo (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Chofu would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $49,275 |
| London | GBP | £42,405 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 246,562 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiyoda (Marunouchi) | 104.4 | 1.35x | +35% |
| 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% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Chofu, Tokyo to maintain your lifestyle.
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Chofu is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Tokyo. It costs about -15% less than the city average, ranking #23 out of 30 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Chofu is below the Tokyo average. With a multiplier of 0.85x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -15% compared to the city baseline.