International Schools in Tokyo, Japan | Scholae

Tokyo

Name: Tokyo
Address: Tokyo, Japan

Japan

47 schools26 curricula

Tokyo stands as one of the world's premier destinations for expat families, offering exceptional international schools, world-class healthcare, and unmatched safety. The city seamlessly blends ultra-modern amenities with traditional Japanese culture, providing children unique cultural experiences. Public transportation is efficient and reliable, though housing costs are significant. The expat community is large and well-established, with extensive support networks. While daily life can be complex due to language barriers and cultural differences, Tokyo offers extraordinary quality of life with excellent infrastructure, diverse dining, and countless family activities.

5/5

Safety

5/5

Quality of Life

3/5

Expat Friendly

$2,500

Avg Rent/mo

☀️ Climate & Weather

Monthly temperatures, rainfall, and sea conditions

33°C

Hottest (Aug)

1°C

Coolest (Jan)

Sunny days/mo avg

1536mm

Annual rainfall

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💰 Cost of Living

Monthly family budget estimates (USD)

At a Glance

$2,500

Avg. rent /mo

$8.00

Budget meal

$60

Mid-range dinner (2 ppl)

Dining & Drinks

Cappuccino$4.50

Domestic beer$4.00

Imported beer$6.50

Water (1.5L)$1.10

Groceries

Loaf of bread$2.50

Milk (1L)$2.20

Dozen eggs$2.80

Chicken (1 kg)$7.50

Transport

Taxi flag-drop$4.70

Taxi per km$3.20

Monthly transit pass$100

Gasoline (per liter)$1.25

Monthly Bills

Internet$45 /mo

Utilities (avg.)$200 /mo

Gym membership$80 /mo

Domestic help$1,500 /mo

Preschool / nursery$700 /mo

Comfortable

A family renting a 2LDK (2-bedroom) apartment in a residential ward like Suginami or Nerima, using public transit, and enrolling children in a mid-tier international school.

$8,500/mo

Rent$2,000

Groceries$900

Lifestyle & leisure$500

Transport$400

Utilities$350

Dining out$500

Healthcare$600

School fees (per child)$2,500

Domestic help$750

Established

A family in a 3LDK apartment in Setagaya or Meguro, children in reputable British or American curriculum schools, occasional dining out, and family outings on weekends.

$15,000/mo

Rent$4,000

Groceries$1,400

Lifestyle & leisure$1,000

Transport$600

Utilities$500

Dining out$1,000

Healthcare$1,000

School fees (per child)$4,500

Domestic help$1,000

Premium

A family in a spacious 4LDK apartment or house in Minato, Shibuya, or Hiroo, children at top-tier international schools like ASIJ or BST, club memberships, frequent travel, and full domestic support.

$30,000/mo

Rent$8,000

Groceries$2,500

Lifestyle & leisure$3,000

Transport$1,200

Utilities$800

Dining out$3,000

Healthcare$2,000

School fees (per child)$8,000

Domestic help$1,500

Tokyo is one of Asia's most expensive cities, though costs have moderated with the weaker yen. The strong public transit system reduces the need for a car. All figures are in USD; 1 JPY is approximately 0.0067 USD.