Salary Parity by City in Japan
Compare what a salary is really worth across Japanese cities once cost of living is factored in.
Sources
Statistics Bureau
Rates
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CPI index
Rent index
Salary Parity by City
Purchasing-power comparison · 2026
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Reference city
All other cities are compared to this one. Tokyo (23 wards) is the standard reference for most expat salary discussions.
How it's calculated
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See real net pay after tax + pension + health insurance.
Equivalent purchasing power in other cities
Reference
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