3 3 schools$5,200/mo avg rentVery Large expat community
Heart of Tokyo's diplomatic and corporate expat world. Major international schools including Nishimachi and BST Azabudai Hills are nearby.
5/5
Safety
4/5
Family Friendly
5/5
Quality of Life
5/5
Expat Friendly
5/5
Healthcare
Very Large
Expat Community
2-33°C
Temp Range
Moderate
English Level
☀️ Climate & Weather
Monthly temperatures, rainfall, and sea conditions
33°C
Hottest (Aug)
2°C
Coolest (Jan)
14
Sunny days/mo avg
1520mm
Annual rainfall
Avg highAvg lowSea tempRainfall
16°
🌊 Jan
16°
🌊 Feb
17°
🌊 Mar
18°
🌊 Apr
20°
🌊 May
23°
🌊 Jun
26°
🌊 Jul
27°
🌊 Aug
25°
🌊 Sep
22°
🌊 Oct
19°
🌊 Nov
17°
🌊 Dec
💰 Cost of Living
Monthly family budget estimates (USD)
At a Glance
$5,200
Avg. rent /mo
$9.00
Budget meal
$65
Mid-range dinner (2 ppl)
Dining & Drinks
Cappuccino$5.50
Domestic beer$5.00
Imported beer$7.50
Water (1.5L)$1.20
Groceries
Loaf of bread$2.50
Milk (1L)$1.80
Dozen eggs$2.80
Chicken (1 kg)$8.00
Transport
Taxi flag-drop$5.50
Taxi per km$3.20
Monthly transit pass$90
Gasoline (per liter)$1.45
Monthly Bills
Internet$35 /mo
Utilities (avg.)$120 /mo
Gym membership$80 /mo
Domestic help$1,800 /mo
Preschool / nursery$1,200 /mo
Comfortable
Mid-range apartment, public transport, careful budgeting
$6,500/mo
Rent$3,200
Groceries$500
Lifestyle & leisure$400
Transport$120
Utilities$130
Dining out$600
Healthcare$150
School fees (per child)$1,200
Domestic help$200
Established
Spacious apartment, international schooling, active social life
$12,000/mo
Rent$6,500
Groceries$900
Lifestyle & leisure$500
Transport$200
Utilities$180
Dining out$1,200
Healthcare$300
School fees (per child)$2,000
Domestic help$220
Premium
Luxury house or penthouse, full staff, elite schooling, frequent fine dining
$25,000/mo
Rent$15,000
Groceries$1,500
Lifestyle & leisure$1,200
Transport$500
Utilities$300
Dining out$2,500
Healthcare$600
School fees (per child)$3,000
Domestic help$400
Azabu is one of Tokyo's most prestigious addresses, home to multiple embassies and senior executives. Expect premium pricing across all categories.
🌬️ Air Quality
Average monthly AQI (US EPA scale)
38Jan
40Feb
45Mar
42Apr
38May
35Jun
33Jul
32Aug
34Sep
36Oct
40Nov
42Dec
Good (0–50)Moderate (51–100)USG (101–150)Unhealthy (151+)
Yearly average AQI is 38. Best air quality Jan–Dec (best: Aug at 32).
👥 Demographics
28%
Expat Population
Very High
Income Level
22000
Population
Nationalities
Japanese72%
American8%
Chinese5%
Korean4%
British3%
Languages Spoken
Japanese72%
English18%
🏘️ Community & Culture
20+ embassies in the immediate vicinityActive international parent and professional networksAnnual Azabu Juban Noryo Matsuri summer festivalQuiet, low-rise streets despite central location
Diplomatic Enclave & Old-Money Prestige
🌳 Parks & Recreation
Arisugawa-no-miya Memorial Park — forest trails and pondSpectacular cherry blossoms in late MarchPrivate tennis and swimming clubs nearbyQuiet cycling streets through residential lanes
Arisugawa-no-miya Memorial Park
🚗 Getting Around
Hibiya, Namboku & Oedo subway linesUnder 20 min to major business districtsReliable bus routes to Shibuya and ShinjukuWalkable neighbourhood for daily errands
Two Subway Lines and Strong Walkability
🛒 Daily Life
National Azabu — iconic international supermarket since the 1960sMultiple Michelin-starred restaurants within walking distanceAzabu Juban shotengai for local shoppingInternational clinics and specialist healthcare nearby
Refined Shopping and Gourmet Groceries
📝 Living with the Climate
Azabu experiences Tokyo's full four seasons. Winters are dry and crisp (2–10°C in January) with occasional cold snaps but rarely snow. Spring brings famous cherry blossoms to Arisugawa Park in late March. The June–July tsuyu (rainy season) brings persistent humidity. Summers are hot and muggy (up to 33°C in August). Autumn is pleasant and clear with mild temperatures and beautiful foliage in November.
