Verdict: Tokyo is 25% cheaper — saving you $650/month ($7,800/year)
Melbourne ($2,630/mo)
Tokyo ($1,980/mo)
1BR Apartment (Center)
$1500
$1200
1BR Apartment (Outside)
$1000
$750
Cheap Meal
$16
$8
Mid-Range Meal
$35
$25
Transit Pass
$110
$70
Utilities
$140
$130
Internet
$50
$40
Groceries
$350
$300
CategoryMelbourneTokyoDifference
1BR Apartment (Center)$1500$1200+$300
1BR Apartment (Outside)$1000$750+$250
Cheap Meal$16$8+$8
Mid-Range Meal$35$25+$10
Transit Pass$110$70+$40
Utilities$140$130+$10
Internet$50$40+$10
Groceries$350$300+$50
Total Estimated$2,630$1,980$650 (25%)

Safety Index

Melbourne: 80/100

Tokyo: 91/100

Average Monthly Salary

Melbourne: $4,000

Tokyo: $3,200

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Melbourne cheaper than Tokyo?

Tokyo is approximately 25% cheaper.Melbourne costs around $2,630/month vs Tokyo at $1,980/month. That is a saving of $650/month ($7,800/year).

Which city has cheaper rent — Melbourne or Tokyo?

Tokyo has cheaper rent.Melbourne charges $1500/month for a city-center 1BR, while Tokyo is $1200/month.

Which city is safer — Melbourne or Tokyo?

Tokyo is safer, with a safety index of 91/100 vs 80/100.