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AverageCostOfLiving
Average cost of living across East Asia — 42 cities in 5 countries compared on rent, food, and salaries in USD.
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Average Cost of Living in East Asia

The average cost of living in East Asia ranges from $36 per month in Amagasaki-Japan to $1,103 per month in Tokyo, with a regional median of $627 per month for a single person.

42 cities across 5 countries in East Asia.

Cheapest
Amagasaki-Japan
$36 / mo
Median
$627
single person, per month
Most expensive
Tokyo
$1,103 / mo

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About cost of living in East Asia

How many cities are in East Asia?
We track 42 cities in East Asia, each with full breakdowns of rent, food, utilities, transport, and salaries.
Which countries are part of East Asia?
East Asia groups countries that share economic and geographic characteristics. The list of tracked countries appears at the top of this page.
Are these regional groupings official?
No — they're a pragmatic classification we use to make browsing easier. They roughly follow common UN and World Bank regional categories.