City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Tokyo vs London — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Tokyo
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 41.5 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Tokyo.
London
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 72.9 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo barely covers basics in London.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Tokyo | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,450 | $1,812 | $362 |
| Groceries | $631 | $343 | +$288 |
| Dining Out | $214 | $273 | $59 |
| Transportation | $127 | $92 | +$35 |
| Utilities | $360 | $209 | +$151 |
| Other / Misc | $218 | $271 | $53 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Tokyo
$3,000
per month
London equivalent
$5,270
per month
You'd need $5,270/mo in London to match $3,000/mo in Tokyo.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Tokyo on $3,000/month?
Living in Tokyo on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,450 to rent, $631 to groceries, $214 to dining.
Can I live in London on $3,000/month?
In London, $3,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $1,812 rent, $343 groceries, $273 dining.
Is Tokyo or London cheaper?
Tokyo is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Tokyo 41.5 vs London 72.9 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Tokyo worth in London?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Tokyo equals ~$5,270/mo in London using COL adjustment.