Tokyo, Japan
+15% vs Tokyo avgMeguro is a moderately-priced area within Tokyo, with a cost of living index of 88.9 — that is +15% compared to the Tokyo average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #8 out of 30 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around ¥267,219/month, compared to a range of ¥167,302 in Katsushika to ¥313,692 in Chiyoda (Marunouchi).
For a typical resident of Meguro, housing takes up roughly 43% 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 ¥10,688,765 before tax.
Salaries in Meguro reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 88.9:
After tax and deductions of 32.9% in Japan, take-home pay for someone earning ¥10,688,765 would be roughly ¥7,172,161/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a ¥10,328,600 salary in Meguro, Tokyo (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Meguro would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $66,675 |
| London | GBP | £57,380 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 333,627 |
| 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 Meguro, Tokyo to maintain your lifestyle.
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Yes, Meguro is one of the more expensive neighborhoods in Tokyo. It costs about +15% more than the city average, ranking #8 out of 30 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Meguro is above the Tokyo average. With a multiplier of 1.15x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +15% compared to the city baseline.