Verdict: Tokyo is 45% cheaper — saving you $1,647/month ($19,764/year)
Miami ($3,627/mo)
Tokyo ($1,980/mo)
1BR Apartment (Center)
$2400
$1200
1BR Apartment (Outside)
$1600
$750
Cheap Meal
$18
$8
Mid-Range Meal
$45
$25
Transit Pass
$112
$70
Utilities
$140
$130
Internet
$55
$40
Groceries
$380
$300
CategoryMiamiTokyoDifference
1BR Apartment (Center)$2400$1200+$1200
1BR Apartment (Outside)$1600$750+$850
Cheap Meal$18$8+$10
Mid-Range Meal$45$25+$20
Transit Pass$112$70+$42
Utilities$140$130+$10
Internet$55$40+$15
Groceries$380$300+$80
Total Estimated$3,627$1,980$1,647 (45%)

Safety Index

Miami: 48/100

Tokyo: 91/100

Average Monthly Salary

Miami: $4,200

Tokyo: $3,200

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Miami cheaper than Tokyo?

Tokyo is approximately 45% cheaper.Miami costs around $3,627/month vs Tokyo at $1,980/month. That is a saving of $1,647/month ($19,764/year).

Which city has cheaper rent — Miami or Tokyo?

Tokyo has cheaper rent.Miami charges $2400/month for a city-center 1BR, while Tokyo is $1200/month.

Which city is safer — Miami or Tokyo?

Tokyo is safer, with a safety index of 91/100 vs 48/100.