Prices in Tokyo

Except for transport, which is very expensive, food and other necessities can be surprisingly cheap.

Food and Drink

• A bottle of water: ¥ 100 (US$ 0.60)
• Soft drink: ¥ 120 (US$ 0.80)
• Coffee: ¥ 400 (US$ 2.60) (one of the more expensive items!).
• A dish in a street restaurant: between ¥ 500 (US$ 3.20) and ¥ 1.20 (US$ 0)
• Dish in a revolving restaurant: ¥ 1 (US$ 0)
• Three-course meal in a restaurant: from ¥ 2 (US$ 0)
• Comida para llevar (bento): from ¥ 500 (US$ 3.20)

Fruit however is, generally, one of the most expensive items to buy in Japan. However, you can find bananas for ¥ 200 (US$ 1.30) each, or a bunch of 6 or 8 for ¥ 100 (US$ 0.60), depending on where you buy!

Transport

• Japan Rail Pass for 7 días: ¥ 50,000 (US$ 321.70)
• Transport from  Narita Airport to Tokyo: ¥ 3.10 (US$ 0)
• Tokyo Metro day pass: ¥ 800 (US$ 5.10)
• An average taxi ride: ¥ 1 (US$ 0)-¥ 1.50 (US$ 0)

Accommodation

A double hotel room in a good area: from ¥ 10 (US$ 0.10)