Per day and per person
£93
Travel budget
Travel budget and cost of living in Tokyo
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The budget in Tokyo at a glance
Round-trip flight
£984
Cost of living
7.3 % cheaper
Compared with the rest of the country
14 % more expensive
Travel budget and cost of living in Tokyo
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Sample budgets for a trip in Tokyo
Discover the real cost of a trip in Tokyo with our budget estimates, based on 3 traveler profiles. For these examples, we consider a 2-week vacation in Tokyo for 2 people, organized without a travel agency.
for 2 people for 14 days in Tokyo
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Services for a trip in Tokyo |
Economy
|
Comfort
|
High-end
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight London ↔ Tokyo (per person) | £739 | £984 | £984 |
| Hotel room (per day, for 2 people) | £52 | £92 | £162 |
| Meals (per day, per person) | £7 | £14 | £25 |
| Rental car + fuel (per day, for 2 people) | £27 | £47 | £139 |
| Activities (per day, per person) | Free activities | £9 | £18 |
Total travel budget to plan for 2 people for 14 days in Tokyo |
£2,797 | £4,569 | £7,387 |
Economy
Flight London ↔ Tokyo (per person)
£739
Hotel room (per day, for 2 people)
£52
Meals (per day, per person)
£7
Rental car + fuel (per day, for 2 people)
£27
Activities (per day, per person)
Free activities
Total travel budget to plan
£2,797
Comfort
Flight London ↔ Tokyo (per person)
£984
Hotel room (per day, for 2 people)
£92
Meals (per day, per person)
£14
Rental car + fuel (per day, for 2 people)
£47
Activities (per day, per person)
£9
Total travel budget to plan
£4,569
High-end
Flight London ↔ Tokyo (per person)
£984
Hotel room (per day, for 2 people)
£162
Meals (per day, per person)
£25
Rental car + fuel (per day, for 2 people)
£139
Activities (per day, per person)
£18
Total travel budget to plan
£7,387
The Economic level favors controlled spending: simple accommodations or hostels, quick meals, local transport and flights with a stopover or booked well in advance. The Comfort level corresponds to a balanced trip, with the most direct flights possible, 2- or 3-star hotels, restaurant meals and mid-range services. The High-end level is aimed at travelers seeking more comfort, with direct flights if possible, 3- or 4-star hotels, good restaurants and more polished services.
The Economic level favors controlled spending: simple accommodations or hostels, quick meals, local transport and flights with a stopover or booked well in advance. The Comfort level corresponds to a balanced trip, with the most direct flights possible, 2- or 3-star hotels, restaurant meals and mid-range services. The High-end level is aimed at travelers seeking more comfort, with direct flights if possible, 3- or 4-star hotels, good restaurants and more polished services.
Cost of living
Cost of living 7.3 % cheaper
compared to the United Kingdom
Cost of living in Tokyo
Compare the price level in Tokyo with that of your reference country to know whether your purchasing power will be higher or more limited locally.
The cost of living during a stay in Tokyo in 2026 is, on average, 7.3 % below that observed in the United Kingdom. You therefore gain in purchasing power when traveling in Tokyo.
Calculated on the average of the categories of expense types (see below) with comparable prices.
Price on site
On-site prices in Tokyo by types of expenses
Find the main average prices useful for planning a trip in Tokyo. When city data is missing, the estimate is based on observed prices in Japan.
Prices given for informational purposes only: they correspond to an average observed over a period of 1 year.
Restaurant budget
Lunch
Lunch in a restaurant (main dish only)
Average price
£5.7
/person
(¥1,199)
Min/Max price: £3.8 - £9.6
64 % cheaper
3-course dinner
Meal (starter/main/dessert) in a good restaurant
Average price
£14
/person
(¥3,000)
Min/Max price: £11 - £36
56 % cheaper
McDonald's menu
A Big Mac menu at McDonald's (or equivalent fast food)
Average price
£3.8
/person
(¥800)
Min/Max price: £3.7 - £4.3
52 % cheaper
Local beer
Local draft beer (0.5L)
Average price
£2.9
for 0.5L
(¥600)
Min/Max price: £1.6 - £4.1
43 % cheaper
Imported beer
Imported bottled beer (0.33L)
Average price
£2.1
for 0.33
(¥449)
Min/Max price: £1.2 - £2.9
16 % cheaper
Cappuccino
A cup of cappuccino
Average price
£2.7
/cup
(¥567)
Min/Max price: £1.9 - £3.8
24 % cheaper
Soda
A can of soda like Coca-Cola or Pepsi
Average price
£1.3
/can
(¥265)
Min/Max price: £0.7 - £2.4
35 % cheaper
Bottle of water
A small individual bottle of water
Average price
£0.7
/bottle
(¥141)
Min/Max price: £0.5 - £1.2
50 % cheaper
Hotel budget
1-star hotel
Night in a 1-star hotel
Average price
£71
/night
(¥13,635)
Min/Max price: £33 - £170
27 % cheaper
2-star hotel
Night in a 2-star hotel
Average price
£98
/night
(¥18,623)
Min/Max price: £28 - £517
35 % cheaper
3-star hotel
Night in a 3-star hotel
Average price
£87
/night
(¥16,870)
Min/Max price: £44 - £188
39 % cheaper
4-star hotel
Night in a 4-star hotel
Average price
£235
/night
(¥45,077)
Min/Max price: £57 - £1,180
48 % more expensive
5-star hotel
Night in a 5-star hotel
Average price
£600
/night
(¥115,869)
Min/Max price: £213 - £1,271
148 % more expensive
Hostel/Youth hostel
Night in a hostel/youth hostel
Average price
£83
/night
(¥15,917)
Min/Max price: £27 - £322
20 % cheaper
Room with kitchen
Night in a hotel room with kitchen
Average price
£198
/night
(¥38,082)
Min/Max price: £41 - £694
12 % cheaper
Hotel with pool
Hotel with a shared swimming pool
Average price
£371
/night
(¥71,770)
Min/Max price: £71 - £1,081
109 % more expensive
Cottage or guesthouse
Cottage, bed and breakfast or guesthouse
Average price
£94
/night
(¥17,922)
Min/Max price: £53 - £288
23 % cheaper
Family room
Family room up to 4 people (2 adults, 2 children)
Average price
£227
/night
(¥43,728)
Min/Max price: £63 - £706
1.8 % more expensive
Supermarket food budget
Milk
A 1-liter bottle of milk
Average price
£1.1
/L
(¥234)
Min/Max price: £0.9 - £1.4
10 % cheaper
Bread
500g of bread
Average price
£2.4
/500g
(¥508)
Min/Max price: £1.4 - £4.8
3.7 % cheaper
Rice
1kg of rice
Average price
£4.3
/kg
(¥891)
Min/Max price: £2.4 - £5.0
157 % more expensive
Eggs
A box of 12 eggs
Average price
£1.7
/12 eggs
(¥354)
Min/Max price: £1.3 - £2.0
45 % cheaper
Chicken
1kg of chicken breasts
Average price
£5.5
/kg
(¥1,144)
Min/Max price: £3.3 - £7.2
19 % cheaper
Apples
1kg of apples
Average price
£3.6
/kg
(¥753)
Min/Max price: £1.1 - £4.8
61 % more expensive
Tomatoes
1kg of tomatoes
Average price
£4.1
/kg
(¥855)
Min/Max price: £2.2 - £7.2
60 % more expensive
Potatoes
1kg of potatoes
Average price
£2.5
/kg
(¥514)
Min/Max price: £1.1 - £3.6
83 % more expensive
Bottle of water
Bottle of water (1.5L)
Average price
£0.6
/1.5L
(¥136)
Min/Max price: £0.4 - £1.2
49 % cheaper
Public and private transport budget
Bus ticket
A public transport ticket (bus, metro, tram...)
Average price
£1.0
/ticket
(¥200)
Min/Max price: £0.9 - £1.2
62 % cheaper
Taxi (per km)
One kilometer by taxi
Average price
£2.4
/km
(¥499)
Min/Max price: £1.3 - £3.8
39 % more expensive
Gasoline
1 liter of gasoline
Average price
£0.8
/L
(¥172)
Min/Max price: £0.8 - £0.8
44 % cheaper
Taxi (pickup)
Average price
£2.4
(¥499)
Min/Max price: £2.4 - £3.3
40 % cheaper
Car rental
A rental car (price per day)
Average price
£47
/24h
(¥9,902)
Min/Max price: £33 - £97
53 % more expensive
Leisure budget
Cinema
Price of a cinema ticket
Average price
£9.6
/ticket
(¥1,999)
Min/Max price: £8.6 - £12
4.2 % cheaper
Tennis
Tennis court rental for 1 hour
Average price
£20
/h
(¥4,090)
Min/Max price: £9.6 - £34
44 % more expensive
Clothing and cigarette prices budget
Cigarettes
A pack of cigarettes (Marlboro brand)
Average price
£2.9
/pack
(¥600)
Min/Max price: £2.4 - £3.0
84 % cheaper
Levis jeans
Purchase of Levis 501 jeans
Average price
£40
(¥8,306)
Min/Max price: £14 - £57
42 % cheaper
Summer dress
Purchase of a branded summer dress (Zara, H&M...)
Average price
£24
(¥5,113)
Min/Max price: £9.6 - £48
29 % cheaper
Plane ticket
Price of the plane ticket to go to Tokyo
Compare the average fares for flights to to Tokyo over the year. These estimates are based on hundreds of simulated price searches: they are statistics, not real-time fares.
Flight from London
Round-trip price per person, average price over the year.
Tokyo
11h41*
Good price: £739
Average price: £984
* Direct flight duration.
Prices monitored continuously
The best offers right now to Tokyo
Each map is a real return flight offered from London, with its dates, airline and price. Choose one to find it on Skyscanner, or start your own search just below.
London Tokyo
From 8 Mar to 16 Mar 2027
£497
per person
8 days on site
With stopover(s)
Air China
London Tokyo
From 7 Mar to 12 Mar 2027
£505
per person
5 days on site
With stopover(s)
Air China
London Tokyo
From 2 Nov to 25 Nov 2026
£527
per person
23 days on site
With stopover(s)
Shenzhen Airlines
London Tokyo
From 4 Nov to 29 Nov 2026
£555
per person
25 days on site
With stopover(s)
China Eastern
London Tokyo
From 1 Nov to 26 Nov 2026
£572
per person
25 days on site
With stopover(s)
China Eastern
London Tokyo
From 21 Oct to 27 Oct 2026
£635
per person
6 days on site
With stopover(s)
Air China
London Tokyo
From 6 Nov to 10 Nov 2026
£636
per person
4 days on site
With stopover(s)
Air China
London Tokyo
From 17 Oct to 27 Oct 2026
£667
per person
10 days on site
With stopover(s)
Ryanair
London Tokyo
From 7 Dec to 25 Dec 2026
£678
per person
18 days on site
With stopover(s)
Ryanair
London Tokyo
From 4 Mar to 26 Mar 2027
£678
per person
22 days on site
With stopover(s)
China Southern
London Tokyo
From 15 Oct to 27 Oct 2026
£691
per person
12 days on site
With stopover(s)
China Eastern
London Tokyo
From 18 Oct to 27 Oct 2026
£692
per person
9 days on site
With stopover(s)
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Frequently asked questions
Travel budget in Tokyo: your frequently asked questions
Short answers to budget questions asked before booking.
Allow approximately £47 per person per day on a small budget, £93 for mid-range comfort and £194 for high-end travel. These amounts cover accommodation, meals, local transportation and activities, excluding airfare.
For 2 travelers and 14 days with mid-range comfort, expect around £2,601 in on-site expenses, plus £1,968 for plane tickets from London. The trip then costs £4,569, or £2,285 per person.
Once accommodation is set aside, around £47 per person per day remains for meals, local transport and activities, at a mid-range comfort level.
A night in a 3-star hotel costs an average of £87. Expect to pay £71 for a budget hotel and £600 for a 5-star hotel. These prices are per room, per night. In a hostel, expect to pay around £83 for two people, in a dormitory or double room.
Lunch at an inexpensive restaurant costs around £5.7 per person. A three-course dinner at a mid-range restaurant costs around £14 per person, and a fast-food meal £3.8.
A 0.5 L draft local beer costs around £2.9 in a bar or restaurant, and a cappuccino £2.7. A bottle of water at the supermarket costs £0.6.
At the supermarket, expect to pay around £1.1 per litre of milk, £2.4 for a 500 g loaf of bread, £1.7 for a dozen eggs and £4.3 per kilo of rice.
A public transport journey costs about £1.0, a taxi ride about £2.4 per kilometre, and car rental about £47 per 24-hour period. A litre of fuel costs approximately £0.8.
Based on prices recorded in 2026, the cost of living in Tokyo is on average 7.3 % lower than that observed in the United Kingdom. Your purchasing power there will therefore be higher than at home.
Flights from London cost an average of £984 per person for a round trip over the year, and £739 when booked at the right time.
Yes: among the basket of prices we track, the rates recorded in Tokyo are on average 14 % higher than the national average.
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