Verdict: Tokyo is 14% cheaper — saving you $335/month ($4,020/year)
Paris ($2,315/mo)
Tokyo ($1,980/mo)
1BR Apartment (Center)
$1300
$1200
1BR Apartment (Outside)
$900
$750
Cheap Meal
$14
$8
Mid-Range Meal
$35
$25
Transit Pass
$85
$70
Utilities
$160
$130
Internet
$30
$40
Groceries
$320
$300
CategoryParisTokyoDifference
1BR Apartment (Center)$1300$1200+$100
1BR Apartment (Outside)$900$750+$150
Cheap Meal$14$8+$6
Mid-Range Meal$35$25+$10
Transit Pass$85$70+$15
Utilities$160$130+$30
Internet$30$40$-10
Groceries$320$300+$20
Total Estimated$2,315$1,980$335 (14%)

Safety Index

Paris: 65/100

Tokyo: 91/100

Average Monthly Salary

Paris: $3,500

Tokyo: $3,200

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paris cheaper than Tokyo?

Tokyo is approximately 14% cheaper.Paris costs around $2,315/month vs Tokyo at $1,980/month. That is a saving of $335/month ($4,020/year).

Which city has cheaper rent — Paris or Tokyo?

Tokyo has cheaper rent.Paris charges $1300/month for a city-center 1BR, while Tokyo is $1200/month.

Which city is safer — Paris or Tokyo?

Tokyo is safer, with a safety index of 91/100 vs 65/100.