Tokyo, Japan
+25% vs Tokyo avgShibuya is one of the pricier neighborhoods in Tokyo, with a cost of living index of 96.6 — that is +25% compared to the Tokyo average. It ranks #5 out of 30 areas by cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around ¥290,456/month, compared to a range of ¥167,302 in Katsushika to ¥313,692 in Chiyoda (Marunouchi).
For a typical resident of Shibuya, housing takes up roughly 46% 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 ¥11,618,223 before tax.
Salaries in Shibuya reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 96.6:
After tax and deductions of 34.1% in Japan, take-home pay for someone earning ¥11,618,223 would be roughly ¥7,656,409/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a ¥11,223,203 salary in Shibuya, Tokyo (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Shibuya would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $72,450 |
| London | GBP | £62,349 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 362,524 |
| 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% |
| Ebisu | 94.3 | 1.22x | +22% |
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Yes, Shibuya is one of the more expensive neighborhoods in Tokyo. It costs about +25% more than the city average, ranking #5 out of 30 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Shibuya is significantly above the Tokyo average. With a multiplier of 1.25x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +25% compared to the city baseline.