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Cost Guide

Cost of Living in Japan

Real-world costs to help you plan your medical trip — from hospital stays to daily meals

70%
Cheaper than USA
on average
90%
Healthcare
savings vs USA
¥30,000
Hospital Room
per day
¥6,000
Budget Hotel
per night

Food & Dining Costs (¥)

Business Lunch
¥1,200 ↓58%
US ¥2,826
Budget Meal
¥800 ↓58%
US ¥1,884
Cheap Restaurant
¥900 ↓62%
US ¥2,355
Water Bottle (1.5L)
¥110 ↓65%
US ¥314
Coffee (Café)
¥450 ↓43%
US ¥785
Groceries (Weekly)
¥8,000 ↓58%
US ¥18,840
Item ¥ vs US
Business Lunch 1,200 58% less
Budget Meal 800 58% less
Cheap Restaurant 900 62% less
Water Bottle (1.5L) 110 65% less
Coffee (Café) 450 43% less
Groceries (Weekly) 8,000 58% less

Food & Nutrition

Most hospitals in Japan include meals in their room charges. For companions, local restaurants offer nutritious meals at very affordable prices. Grocery delivery apps are widely available for longer stays.

Accommodation Costs (¥)

Budget Hotel / Night
¥6,000 ↓58%
US ¥14,130
Mid-Range Hotel / Night
¥18,000 ↓36%
US ¥28,260
Luxury Hotel / Night
¥60,000 ↓4%
US ¥62,800
Airbnb / Month
¥120,000 ↓69%
US ¥392,500
Apartment (City Centre)
¥150,000 ↓57%
US ¥345,400
Apartment (Outside Centre)
¥80,000 ↓68%
US ¥251,200
Item ¥ vs US
Budget Hotel / Night 6,000 58% less
Mid-Range Hotel / Night 18,000 36% less
Luxury Hotel / Night 60,000 4% less
Airbnb / Month 120,000 69% less
Apartment (City Centre) 150,000 57% less
Apartment (Outside Centre) 80,000 68% less

Stay Smart

For recovery stays of 2+ weeks, an Airbnb or serviced apartment near your hospital can be significantly cheaper than a hotel. Many hospitals also have tie-ups with nearby hotels offering discounted patient rates.

Healthcare Costs (¥)

Doctor Consultation
¥3,000 ↓90%
US ¥31,400
Hospital Room / Day
¥30,000 ↓95%
US ¥549,500
Basic Medicine
¥1,500 ↓36%
US ¥2,355
Travel Health Insurance / Day
¥1,200 ↓69%
US ¥3,925
Nursing Care / Day
¥20,000 ↓64%
US ¥54,950
Physiotherapy Session
¥5,000 ↓79%
US ¥23,550
Dental Checkup
¥8,000 ↓75%
US ¥31,400
Item ¥ vs US
Doctor Consultation 3,000 90% less
Hospital Room / Day 30,000 95% less
Basic Medicine 1,500 36% less
Travel Health Insurance / Day 1,200 69% less
Nursing Care / Day 20,000 64% less
Physiotherapy Session 5,000 79% less
Dental Checkup 8,000 75% less

Medical Tourist Tip

Healthcare in Japan costs up to 90% less than the US. A hospital room is just ¥30,000/day compared to $3,500+ in the US. Many hospitals offer all-inclusive packages that cover room, nursing, and meals.

Transport Costs (¥)

Local Transport (Monthly)
¥10,000 ↓9%
US ¥10,990
Airport Taxi
¥15,000
US ¥8,635
Taxi per km
¥400
US ¥314
Fuel / Litre
¥180
US ¥157
Local SIM + Data
¥3,000 ↓52%
US ¥6,280
Item ¥ vs US
Local Transport (Monthly) 10,000 9% less
Airport Taxi 15,000 74% more
Taxi per km 400 27% more
Fuel / Litre 180 15% more
Local SIM + Data 3,000 52% less

Getting Around

Ride-hailing apps (Uber, local alternatives) are widely available and affordable. Many hospitals offer airport pickup services. Buy a local SIM card with data on arrival for navigation and communication.

Daily Life Costs (¥)

Internet / Month
¥5,000 ↓51%
US ¥10,205
Laundry / Load
¥300 ↓52%
US ¥628
Mobile Prepaid / Month
¥3,000 ↓62%
US ¥7,850
Clothes (Avg.)
¥6,000 ↓4%
US ¥6,280
Haircut
¥3,500 ↓11%
US ¥3,925
Movie Ticket
¥1,800 ↓24%
US ¥2,355
Gym / Month
¥8,000 ↓7%
US ¥8,635
Beer
¥500 ↓55%
US ¥1,099
Item ¥ vs US
Internet / Month 5,000 51% less
Laundry / Load 300 52% less
Mobile Prepaid / Month 3,000 62% less
Clothes (Avg.) 6,000 4% less
Haircut 3,500 11% less
Movie Ticket 1,800 24% less
Gym / Month 8,000 7% less
Beer 500 55% less

Daily Essentials

Day-to-day expenses in Japan are very manageable. Wi-Fi is available at most hotels and hospitals. Laundry services, pharmacies, and convenience stores are easy to find near major medical centres.

70% cheaper vs US

Spending Breakdown

* Costs are approximate averages based on 2024–2025 data. Actual prices may vary by season and location.

Japan offers some of the most advanced medical technology in the world, with the highest number of MRI and CT scanners per capita. The country excels in cancer screening, robotic surgery, and regenerative medicine. While not the cheapest option, Japan's healthcare quality and innovation are unmatched.

Top Rated

Top Hospitals in Japan

Leading hospitals based on accreditations, patient reviews, and medical tourism reputation

The University of Tokyo Hospital

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Tokyo

The University of Tokyo Hospital is Japan's leading academic medical center, kno...

Japan Hospital Accreditation ISO 9001
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JR Tokyo General Hospital

JR Tokyo General Hospital

Tokyo

JR Tokyo General Hospital is a leading healthcare facility located in Tokyo, Jap...

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The University of Tokyo Medical School Hospital

The University of Tokyo Medica...

Tokyo

The University of Tokyo Medical School Hospital is a leading healthcare facility...

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St. Luke’s International Hospital

St. Luke’s International Hospi...

Tokyo

St. Luke’s International Hospital is a leading healthcare facility located in To...

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Tokyo Medical University Hospital

Tokyo Medical University Hospi...

Tokyo

Tokyo Medical University Hospital is a leading healthcare facility located in To...

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Tokyo Metropolitan Hiroo Hospital

Tokyo Metropolitan Hiroo Hospi...

Tokyo

Tokyo Metropolitan Hiroo Hospital is a leading healthcare facility located in To...

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Tokyo General Hospital

Tokyo General Hospital

Tokyo

Tokyo General Hospital is a leading healthcare facility located in Tokyo, Japan....

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National Hospital Organization Tokyo Medical Center

National Hospital Organization...

Tokyo

National Hospital Organization Tokyo Medical Center is a leading healthcare faci...

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JCHO Tokyo Takanawa Hospital

JCHO Tokyo Takanawa Hospital

Tokyo

JCHO Tokyo Takanawa Hospital is a leading healthcare facility located in Tokyo,...

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Tokyo Saiseikai Central Hospital

Tokyo Saiseikai Central Hospit...

Tokyo

Tokyo Saiseikai Central Hospital is a leading healthcare facility located in Tok...

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Sanno Hospital

Sanno Hospital

Tokyo

Sanno Hospital is a leading healthcare facility located in Tokyo, Japan. The hos...

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Tokyo National Hospital

Tokyo National Hospital

Tokyo

Tokyo National Hospital is a leading healthcare facility located in Tokyo, Japan...

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IUHW Mita Hospital

IUHW Mita Hospital

Tokyo

IUHW Mita Hospital is a leading healthcare facility located in Tokyo, Japan. The...

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Haruyama Memorial Hospital

Haruyama Memorial Hospital

Tokyo

Haruyama Memorial Hospital is a leading healthcare facility located in Tokyo, Ja...

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Tokyo Kyōsai Hospital

Tokyo Kyōsai Hospital

Tokyo

Tokyo Kyōsai Hospital is a leading healthcare facility located in Tokyo, Japan....

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Seibo Hospital

Seibo Hospital

Tokyo

Seibo Hospital is a leading healthcare facility located in Tokyo, Japan. The hos...

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Osaka Red Cross Hospital

Osaka Red Cross Hospital

Osaka

Osaka Red Cross Hospital is a leading healthcare facility located in Osaka, Japa...

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Osaka Central Hospital

Osaka Central Hospital

Osaka

Osaka Central Hospital is a leading healthcare facility located in Osaka, Japan....

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NHO Osaka National Hospital

NHO Osaka National Hospital

Osaka

NHO Osaka National Hospital is a leading healthcare facility located in Osaka, J...

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JCHO Osaka Hospital

JCHO Osaka Hospital

Osaka

JCHO Osaka Hospital is a leading healthcare facility located in Osaka, Japan. Th...

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