What is the cost of living in Japan? 日本の生活費

Des billets de 10 000 yens (76€)

Des billets de 10 000 yens (76€)

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Breaking the myth of overpriced Japan

Tokyo has long been at the top of the ranking of the most expensive cities in the world, but what is the real cost of daily living in Japan? Here is some useful information if you plan to travel to Japan for an extended period, or to even live there.

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