6 6 schools$4,200/mo avg rentVery Large expat community
Social heart of the expat scene with excellent transit connections and English-language medical care. Dense cluster of embassies nearby.
4/5
Safety
4/5
Family Friendly
4/5
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
$4,200
Avg. rent /mo
$10
Budget meal
$75
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
Modern studio or 1BR, public transport, local dining
$5,000/mo
Rent$2,600
Groceries$450
Lifestyle & leisure$180
Transport$120
Utilities$120
Dining out$700
Healthcare$130
School fees (per child)$600
Domestic help$100
Established
Large apartment in Hills or Midtown complex, international school
$11,000/mo
Rent$5,500
Groceries$900
Lifestyle & leisure$650
Transport$200
Utilities$180
Dining out$1,500
Healthcare$270
School fees (per child)$1,500
Domestic help$300
Premium
Penthouse in Roppongi Hills, concierge services, fine dining lifestyle
$25,000/mo
Rent$14,000
Groceries$1,500
Lifestyle & leisure$2,000
Transport$600
Utilities$300
Dining out$3,000
Healthcare$600
School fees (per child)$2,500
Domestic help$500
Roppongi offers a dual identity: premium residential towers with high rents alongside more affordable options in quieter side streets. Costs vary widely depending on how close to the Roppongi Hills or Midtown complexes you choose to live.
🌬️ 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
30%
Expat Population
High
Income Level
30000
Population
Nationalities
Japanese70%
American8%
Chinese7%
Korean4%
Nigerian2%
Languages Spoken
Japanese70%
English20%
🏘️ Community & Culture
Mori Art Museum — one of Asia's premier contemporary art institutionsTokyo Midtown and Roppongi Hills as urban cultural anchorsDeep international roots since post-WWII diplomatic presenceRegular gallery openings and international arts calendar
Tokyo's Most International District
🌳 Parks & Recreation
Midtown Garden — seasonal green space and cherry blossomsHinokicho Park — traditional Japanese garden and pondMori Tower rooftop — 360° Tokyo viewsShinjuku Gyoen and Yoyogi Park 20 min away by subway
Midtown Garden and Hinokicho Park
🚗 Getting Around
Hibiya and Oedo subway lines — dual-line connectivityUnder 15 min to Shibuya, Ginza, and ShinjukuCycle-share (Docomo Bike Share) stations throughoutAbundant taxis and ride-hailing at all hours
Two Subway Lines and Superb Connectivity
🛒 Daily Life
200+ restaurants in Roppongi Hills aloneMori Art Museum open until 10pm for after-dinner cultureToho Cinemas — same-week international film releasesSelf-contained Hills complex ideal for families with young children
World-Class Dining and Retail
📝 Living with the Climate
Roppongi's dense urban development creates a notable heat island effect in summer, with temperatures occasionally 2–3°C above the broader Tokyo average on hot July and August nights. The elevated position of Roppongi Hills provides marginally better breezes than surrounding lower areas. Winter is dry and mild. The neighbourhood's lack of large green spaces means little natural cooling, making the Midtown Garden and Hinokicho Park particularly valued in summer.
