Tokyo, Japan
+30% vs Tokyo avgMinato (Roppongi) is the most expensive area in Tokyo, with a cost of living index of 100.5 — that is +30% compared to the Tokyo average. Only the top 3 of 30 neighborhoods cost more. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around ¥302,074/month, compared to a range of ¥167,302 in Katsushika to ¥313,692 in Chiyoda (Marunouchi).
For a typical resident of Minato (Roppongi), housing takes up roughly 48% 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 ¥12,082,952 before tax.
Salaries in Minato (Roppongi) reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 100.5:
After tax and deductions of 34.6% in Japan, take-home pay for someone earning ¥12,082,952 would be roughly ¥7,902,250/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a ¥11,676,314 salary in Minato (Roppongi), Tokyo (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Minato (Roppongi) would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $75,375 |
| London | GBP | £64,867 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 377,160 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiyoda (Marunouchi) | 104.4 | 1.35x | +35% |
| Azabu | 104.4 | 1.35x | +35% |
| 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 Minato (Roppongi), Tokyo to maintain your lifestyle.
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Yes, Minato (Roppongi) is one of the more expensive neighborhoods in Tokyo. It costs about +30% more than the city average, ranking #3 out of 30 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Minato (Roppongi) is significantly above the Tokyo average. With a multiplier of 1.30x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +30% compared to the city baseline.