Verdict: Tokyo is 31% cheaper — saving you $870/month ($10,440/year)
Chicago ($2,850/mo)
Tokyo ($1,980/mo)
1BR Apartment (Center)
$1800
$1200
1BR Apartment (Outside)
$1200
$750
Cheap Meal
$15
$8
Mid-Range Meal
$40
$25
Transit Pass
$75
$70
Utilities
$120
$130
Internet
$55
$40
Groceries
$350
$300
CategoryChicagoTokyoDifference
1BR Apartment (Center)$1800$1200+$600
1BR Apartment (Outside)$1200$750+$450
Cheap Meal$15$8+$7
Mid-Range Meal$40$25+$15
Transit Pass$75$70+$5
Utilities$120$130$-10
Internet$55$40+$15
Groceries$350$300+$50
Total Estimated$2,850$1,980$870 (31%)

Safety Index

Chicago: 45/100

Tokyo: 91/100

Average Monthly Salary

Chicago: $4,500

Tokyo: $3,200

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chicago cheaper than Tokyo?

Tokyo is approximately 31% cheaper.Chicago costs around $2,850/month vs Tokyo at $1,980/month. That is a saving of $870/month ($10,440/year).

Which city has cheaper rent — Chicago or Tokyo?

Tokyo has cheaper rent.Chicago charges $1800/month for a city-center 1BR, while Tokyo is $1200/month.

Which city is safer — Chicago or Tokyo?

Tokyo is safer, with a safety index of 91/100 vs 45/100.