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Tokyo trip cost from Canada — prices in C$
Updated October 2026 · C$1.36 ≈ $1For everyday spending, Tokyo is about 34% cheaper than Toronto. Here's what things cost in CAD, 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 Toronto
| Item | Local | In CAD | vs Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | ¥1,100 | C$10 | 60% less |
| Street food1 item | ¥500 | C$4.59 | 58% less |
| Restaurant dinnerper person | ¥4,000 | C$37 | 36% less |
| Coffeeone cup | ¥600 | C$5.51 | same |
| Beerone bottle | ¥650 | C$5.97 | 34% less |
| Bottled water | ¥130 | C$1.19 | 52% less |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | ¥180 | C$1.65 | 45% less |
| Taxi5 km in town | ¥2,400 | C$22 | 30% more |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ¥1,000 | C$9.19 | 16% less |
| Transitone ride | ¥210 | C$1.93 | 42% less |
| Hotel night3-star | ¥16,000 | C$147 | 43% less |
| SIM card1 week data | ¥2,500 | C$23 | 32% less |
| Laundry | ¥1,000 | C$9.19 | 67% more |
| Massage1 hour | ¥5,500 | C$51 | 49% less |
| Half-day tourper person | ¥9,000 | C$83 | 17% less |
| Entry ticketTourist town | ¥2,000 | C$18 | 39% less |
Reference prices start as estimates from published price levels; items with 3+ traveller reports switch to the median of real reports.
What C$100 gets you in Tokyo
Rip-off check: fair price vs "too much"
| Item | Fair range | Rip-off above |
|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | ¥770–¥1,760C$7.08–C$16 | ¥2,110+C$19+ |
| Coffeeone cup | ¥360–¥960C$3.31–C$8.82 | ¥1,150+C$11+ |
| Beerone bottle | ¥390–¥1,100C$3.58–C$10 | ¥1,330+C$12+ |
| Taxi5 km in town | ¥1,920–¥3,840C$18–C$35 | ¥4,610+C$42+ |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ¥700–¥1,800C$6.43–C$17 | ¥2,160+C$20+ |
| Massage1 hour | ¥3,850–¥8,800C$35–C$81 | ¥10,600+C$97+ |
| Bottled water | ¥91–¥260C$0.84–C$2.39 | ¥312+C$2.87+ |
| Half-day tourper person | ¥6,300–¥14,400C$58–C$132 | ¥17,300+C$159+ |
- 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 CAD, say no — the conversion rate is usually worse.
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FAQ
How much does a trip to Tokyo cost from Canada?
Not counting flights, a mid-range day in Tokyo is about C$289 per person (3-star hotel, local meals plus a dinner out, two taxi rides). On a shoestring it's about C$85 a day; comfortable travel is about C$601. A 7-day mid-range trip comes to roughly C$2,020.
Is Tokyo cheaper than Toronto?
For everyday things Tokyo is about 34% cheaper than Toronto. 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 CAD?
A simple local meal is around ¥1,100 (about C$10); a sit-down restaurant dinner is around ¥4,000 (about C$37).
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 (C$42) for about 5 km. Check any price in 3 seconds in the app.