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Tokyo Expenses
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The cost of living in Tokyo is not as astronomical as it once was. Deflation and market pressures have helped to make costs in Tokyo comparable to most other large cities. Visitors from San Francisco, New York or London will not be at all surprised. Travellers should budget a similar amount of money for their stay in Tokyo as they would for any other great city in Europe or North America. Locals will know the bargains, but experienced cheapskates from anywhere in the world can get by with a little ingenuity. **What is expensive?**Accommodation (comparable to most large cities) Most fruit except strawberries in season Breakfast cereal **What’s not expensive?**Eating out in local Japanese food outlets Internet access Anything from the famous 100 yen shops. Looking for accommodation in Tokyo? Please support our site by using our hotel reservation system Tokyo Hotel (Article from/based on Wikitravel article and may be copied freely) |