Tokyo vs Toronto

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Overall Winner

Tokyo

Japan
Score56.2
Monthly Savings

$200/mo

Nomad Viability
Moderate Suitability

Rent Per Month

1 Bedroom (City Centre)
$1,400
1 Bedroom (Outside Centre) (Nat. Avg)
$364
3 Bedroom (City Centre)
$2,800
3 Bedroom (Outside Centre) (Nat. Avg)
$729

Attractiveness

FIRE Score
7/100
Retiree Score
78/100
Nomad Score
50/100



City Details

Toronto

Canada
Score
Monthly Savings

$-750/mo

Nomad Viability
Moderate Suitability

Rent Per Month

1 Bedroom (City Centre)
$2,400
1 Bedroom (Outside Centre) (Nat. Avg)
$1,148
3 Bedroom (City Centre)
$4,200
3 Bedroom (Outside Centre) (Nat. Avg)
$1,797

Attractiveness

FIRE Score
0/100
Retiree Score
64/100
Nomad Score
50/100



City Details

Battle of Lifestyles

MetricTokyoToronto
1BR Apartment (Center)$1400$2400
1BR Apartment (Outside)$363.78(Nat. Avg)$1148.35(Nat. Avg)
3BR Apartment (Center)$2800$4200
3BR Apartment (Outside)$728.78(Nat. Avg)$1796.63(Nat. Avg)
Safety Index82.562.4
Internet SpeedN/AN/A
Walkability Score100N/A
FAQ

City Comparison Tool — Frequently Asked Questions

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The Rewire Abroad city comparison tool lets you compare any two cities side by side across metrics that matter most for expats: cost of living, rent, safety, internet speed, and unique attractiveness scores.

The FIRE Score is a financial runway index based on your specific income relative to the local cost of living and rent in that city.

The Retiree Score is a holistic measure of healthcare quality, safety, and general pace of life.

The Nomad Score measures suitability for remote workers, prioritizing average internet speeds, coworking density, and the size of the local expat community.

The monthly cost includes rent and living expenses adjusted using country-level cost of living averages and lifestyle multipliers.

The Savings Rate is the percentage of your income left over after covering all estimated monthly costs in that city.

The tool compares exactly two cities at a time for a clean head-to-head breakdown.

Rewire Abroad has data on hundreds of cities worldwide. If a city appears in the search dropdown, full data is available.

Yes, the Retiree and FIRE scores are specifically designed to help evaluate destinations for long-term well-being.

We aggregate data from Numbeo and official international sources, adjusted by country-level data for accuracy.