Japan vs Japan · 130 km apart
Japan
single / month
Cheaper overallJapan
single / month
| Expense | Hitachi | Tokyo | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $8.70 | $11.31 | Hitachi |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $34.80 | $45.24 | Hitachi |
| Cappuccino | $2.61 | $3.39 | Hitachi |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $197 | $256 | Hitachi |
| Monthly public transport pass | $31.90 | $41.47 | Hitachi |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $84.10 | $109 | Hitachi |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $24.36 | $31.67 | Hitachi |
| Fitness club membership | $24.36 | $31.67 | Hitachi |
| Cinema ticket | $6.38 | $8.29 | Hitachi |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $483 | $670 | Hitachi |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $336 | $466 | Hitachi |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,008 | $1,399 | Hitachi |
| Total single-person budget | $916 | $1,220 | Hitachi |
| Average net salary | $2,500 | $3,250 |
Hitachi is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Hitachi runs about $916 versus $1,220 in Tokyo — a difference of roughly 33%.
Salary-adjusted, Tokyo leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Hitachi · Full cost of living in Tokyo