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Tokyo trip cost from the Philippines — prices in ₱
Updated October 2026 · ₱57 ≈ $1For everyday spending, Tokyo is about 151% pricier than Manila. Here's what things cost in PHP, 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 Manila
| Item | Local | In PHP | vs Manila |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | ¥1,100 | ₱424 | 51% more |
| Street food1 item | ¥500 | ₱193 | 285% more |
| Restaurant dinnerper person | ¥4,000 | ₱1,540 | 93% more |
| Coffeeone cup | ¥600 | ₱231 | 54% more |
| Beerone bottle | ¥650 | ₱250 | 109% more |
| Bottled water | ¥130 | ₱50 | 100% more |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | ¥180 | ₱69 | 10% more |
| Taxi5 km in town | ¥2,400 | ₱924 | 320% more |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ¥1,000 | ₱385 | 542% more |
| Transitone ride | ¥210 | ₱81 | 439% more |
| Hotel night3-star | ¥16,000 | ₱6,160 | 76% more |
| SIM card1 week data | ¥2,500 | ₱963 | 175% more |
| Laundry | ¥1,000 | ₱385 | 542% more |
| Massage1 hour | ¥5,500 | ₱2,120 | 324% more |
| Half-day tourper person | ¥9,000 | ₱3,470 | 131% more |
| Entry ticketTourist town | ¥2,000 | ₱770 | 414% more |
Reference prices start as estimates from published price levels; items with 3+ traveller reports switch to the median of real reports.
What ₱5,000 gets you in Tokyo
Rip-off check: fair price vs "too much"
| Item | Fair range | Rip-off above |
|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | ¥770–¥1,760₱297–₱678 | ¥2,110+₱813+ |
| Coffeeone cup | ¥360–¥960₱139–₱370 | ¥1,150+₱444+ |
| Beerone bottle | ¥390–¥1,100₱150–₱426 | ¥1,330+₱511+ |
| Taxi5 km in town | ¥1,920–¥3,840₱739–₱1,480 | ¥4,610+₱1,770+ |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ¥700–¥1,800₱270–₱693 | ¥2,160+₱832+ |
| Massage1 hour | ¥3,850–¥8,800₱1,480–₱3,390 | ¥10,600+₱4,070+ |
| Bottled water | ¥91–¥260₱35–₱100 | ¥312+₱120+ |
| Half-day tourper person | ¥6,300–¥14,400₱2,430–₱5,550 | ¥17,300+₱6,660+ |
- 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 PHP, say no — the conversion rate is usually worse.
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FAQ
How much does a trip to Tokyo cost from the Philippines?
Not counting flights, a mid-range day in Tokyo is about ₱12,100 per person (3-star hotel, local meals plus a dinner out, two taxi rides). On a shoestring it's about ₱3,570 a day; comfortable travel is about ₱25,200. A 7-day mid-range trip comes to roughly ₱84,700.
Is Tokyo cheaper than Manila?
For everyday things Tokyo is about 151% pricier than Manila. 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 PHP?
A simple local meal is around ¥1,100 (about ₱424); a sit-down restaurant dinner is around ¥4,000 (about ₱1,540).
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 (₱1,770) for about 5 km. Check any price in 3 seconds in the app.