What is the Average Cost of Living in Tokyo per month/year?

The average cost of living in Tokyo is higher than most Asian cities. The Consumer Price Index for Tokyo is 100.14, excluding rent. The cost of food and clothing is slightly above average while to dine out is a bit more than $77. To rent an apartment in the city could be as high as $2,500 a month while a monthly pass for public transport is about $110. The cost of basic utilities such as electricity, gas and water is about $135 a month.