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Tokyo
- Monthly rent (luxury apt.): $4,513
- International newspaper: $5.37
- Cup of coffee: $6.98
- Gas (per liter): $1.74
Home to 13.2 million people, Tokyo is one of the most densely-populated cities in the world -- and that means real estate comes at a premium. Rents here are among some of the most expensive on the planet, with luxury two-bedroom apartments going for an average of $4,500 a month, according to Mercer.
Source: Mercer Cost of Living Survey 2013, conducted in 214 cities to help international companies assess the costs of relocating employees abroad. It looks at the cost in U.S. dollars of over 200 everyday items, such as monthly rent for a luxury, 2-bedroom unfurnished apartment, a movie ticket for an international release, a fast-food hamburger meal, and more. All cities are compared to New York City and currency movements are based against the U.S. dollar.
Monthly rent based on luxury, two bedroom apartments (with the exception of N'Djamena, Chad)
Monthly rent based on luxury, two bedroom apartments (with the exception of N'Djamena, Chad)
- Last updated July 24 2013 08:11 AM ET
