Studying in Tokyo: what a month costs, and where to study

What a month costs

• JPY 110,000 to 140,000 a month for a student in a dorm, including dorm fees of JPY 31,000 to 46,000 and food of JPY 50,000 to 60,000. Private rent is about JPY 50,000 to 80,000.Source: tufs.ac.jp, checked 26 September 2026Published by Tokyo University of Foreign Studies.

This is one university’s estimate for its own students; your costs depend on your housing and habits. Private rents change fast.

The country, in figures

Tuition, the money you must show for the visa and work rights for Japan are in the Japan guide, and the cost calculator totals a year in your currency.

How to find student housing, and avoid rental scams

Places to study in Tokyo