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Tokyo trip cost from Australia — prices in A$
Updated October 2026 · A$1.5 ≈ $1For everyday spending, Tokyo is about 26% cheaper than Sydney. Here's what things cost in AUD, what a day really costs, and the price where "tourist price" turns into a rip-off.
Daily budget per person (no flights)
Prices in Tokyo vs Sydney
| Item | Local | In AUD | vs Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | ¥1,100 | A$11 | 44% less |
| Street food1 item | ¥500 | A$5.07 | 64% less |
| Restaurant dinnerper person | ¥4,000 | A$41 | 32% less |
| Coffeeone cup | ¥600 | A$6.08 | 11% more |
| Beerone bottle | ¥650 | A$6.59 | 45% less |
| Bottled water | ¥130 | A$1.32 | 62% less |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | ¥180 | A$1.82 | 59% less |
| Taxi5 km in town | ¥2,400 | A$24 | 28% more |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ¥1,000 | A$10 | 16% less |
| Transitone ride | ¥210 | A$2.13 | 36% less |
| Hotel night3-star | ¥16,000 | A$162 | 26% less |
| SIM card1 week data | ¥2,500 | A$25 | 16% less |
| Laundry | ¥1,000 | A$10 | 35% more |
| Massage1 hour | ¥5,500 | A$56 | 38% less |
| Half-day tourper person | ¥9,000 | A$91 | 9% less |
| Entry ticketTourist town | ¥2,000 | A$20 | 55% less |
Reference prices start as estimates from published price levels; items with 3+ traveller reports switch to the median of real reports.
What A$100 gets you in Tokyo
Rip-off check: fair price vs "too much"
| Item | Fair range | Rip-off above |
|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | ¥770–¥1,760A$7.8–A$18 | ¥2,110+A$21+ |
| Coffeeone cup | ¥360–¥960A$3.65–A$9.73 | ¥1,150+A$12+ |
| Beerone bottle | ¥390–¥1,100A$3.95–A$11 | ¥1,330+A$13+ |
| Taxi5 km in town | ¥1,920–¥3,840A$19–A$39 | ¥4,610+A$47+ |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ¥700–¥1,800A$7.09–A$18 | ¥2,160+A$22+ |
| Massage1 hour | ¥3,850–¥8,800A$39–A$89 | ¥10,600+A$107+ |
| Bottled water | ¥91–¥260A$0.92–A$2.64 | ¥312+A$3.16+ |
| Half-day tourper person | ¥6,300–¥14,400A$64–A$146 | ¥17,300+A$175+ |
- Ask the price before you order or get in — and say it back.
- Use a ride-hailing app instead of street taxis when you can; the fare is fixed upfront.
- Pay in local currency. If a card machine offers to charge you in AUD, say no — the conversion rate is usually worse.
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FAQ
How much does a trip to Tokyo cost from Australia?
Not counting flights, a mid-range day in Tokyo is about A$318 per person (3-star hotel, local meals plus a dinner out, two taxi rides). On a shoestring it's about A$94 a day; comfortable travel is about A$662. A 7-day mid-range trip comes to roughly A$2,230.
Is Tokyo cheaper than Sydney?
For everyday things Tokyo is about 26% cheaper than Sydney. Compare item by item in the table above, or open the app to see it against your own city and income.
How much is a meal in Tokyo in AUD?
A simple local meal is around ¥1,100 (about A$11); a sit-down restaurant dinner is around ¥4,000 (about A$41).
What price is a rip-off in Tokyo?
As a rule of thumb, paying about double the usual local price is a warning sign. For a taxi that means anything above ¥4,610 (A$47) for about 5 km. Check any price in 3 seconds in the app.