Tokyo, Japan
-10% vs Tokyo avgSumida is a relatively affordable area in Tokyo, with a cost of living index of 69.6 — that is -10% compared to the Tokyo average. At #20 of 30, it is below the city average in cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around ¥209,128/month, compared to a range of ¥167,302 in Katsushika to ¥313,692 in Chiyoda (Marunouchi).
For a typical resident of Sumida, housing takes up roughly 33% 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 ¥8,365,120 before tax.
Salaries in Sumida reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 69.6:
After tax and deductions of 29.9% in Japan, take-home pay for someone earning ¥8,365,120 would be roughly ¥5,863,949/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a ¥8,086,283 salary in Sumida, Tokyo (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Sumida would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $52,200 |
| London | GBP | £44,923 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 261,198 |
| 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 Sumida, Tokyo to maintain your lifestyle.
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Sumida is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Tokyo. It costs about -10% less than the city average, ranking #20 out of 30 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Sumida is below the Tokyo average. With a multiplier of 0.90x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -10% compared to the city baseline.