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Tokyo trip cost from the UK — prices in £
Updated October 2026 · £0.74 ≈ $1For everyday spending, Tokyo is about 48% cheaper than London. Here's what things cost in GBP, 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 London
| Item | Local | In GBP | vs London |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | ¥1,100 | £5.5 | 68% less |
| Street food1 item | ¥500 | £2.5 | 75% less |
| Restaurant dinnerper person | ¥4,000 | £20 | 47% less |
| Coffeeone cup | ¥600 | £3 | 19% less |
| Beerone bottle | ¥650 | £3.25 | 52% less |
| Bottled water | ¥130 | £0.65 | 50% less |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | ¥180 | £0.9 | 55% less |
| Taxi5 km in town | ¥2,400 | £12 | 25% less |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ¥1,000 | £5 | 44% less |
| Transitone ride | ¥210 | £1.05 | 40% less |
| Hotel night3-star | ¥16,000 | £80 | 56% less |
| SIM card1 week data | ¥2,500 | £12 | 25% more |
| Laundry | ¥1,000 | £5 | 67% more |
| Massage1 hour | ¥5,500 | £28 | 58% less |
| Half-day tourper person | ¥9,000 | £45 | 10% less |
| Entry ticketTourist town | ¥2,000 | £10 | 69% less |
Reference prices start as estimates from published price levels; items with 3+ traveller reports switch to the median of real reports.
What £100 gets you in Tokyo
Rip-off check: fair price vs "too much"
| Item | Fair range | Rip-off above |
|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | ¥770–¥1,760£3.85–£8.8 | ¥2,110+£11+ |
| Coffeeone cup | ¥360–¥960£1.8–£4.8 | ¥1,150+£5.76+ |
| Beerone bottle | ¥390–¥1,100£1.95–£5.52 | ¥1,330+£6.63+ |
| Taxi5 km in town | ¥1,920–¥3,840£9.6–£19 | ¥4,610+£23+ |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ¥700–¥1,800£3.5–£9 | ¥2,160+£11+ |
| Massage1 hour | ¥3,850–¥8,800£19–£44 | ¥10,600+£53+ |
| Bottled water | ¥91–¥260£0.46–£1.3 | ¥312+£1.56+ |
| Half-day tourper person | ¥6,300–¥14,400£31–£72 | ¥17,300+£86+ |
- 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 GBP, say no — the conversion rate is usually worse.
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FAQ
How much does a trip to Tokyo cost from the UK?
Not counting flights, a mid-range day in Tokyo is about £157 per person (3-star hotel, local meals plus a dinner out, two taxi rides). On a shoestring it's about £46 a day; comfortable travel is about £327. A 7-day mid-range trip comes to roughly £1,100.
Is Tokyo cheaper than London?
For everyday things Tokyo is about 48% cheaper than London. 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 GBP?
A simple local meal is around ¥1,100 (about £5.5); a sit-down restaurant dinner is around ¥4,000 (about £20).
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 (£23) for about 5 km. Check any price in 3 seconds in the app.