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Matsudo

Cost of living, housing, transport and neighborhoods in Matsudo.

Chiba · Asia ·UTC+9
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City Overview

Matsudo, in the northwestern corner of Chiba on the east bank of the Edogawa, is a residential and commuter city in Tokyo’s eastern suburbs — historically a post town on the Mito Kaido. Conveniently located ~20 minutes from central Tokyo (Ueno/Akihabara), it is a classic Tokyo "bed town." Green and well-served, with spacious, affordable housing and great value. Safe and family-friendly — a livable commuter-residential city of the Greater Tokyo area.

Cost of Living Snapshot

1BR Apartment ¥55,000–88,000/mo (center); ¥45,000–68,000/mo (suburbs)
Dining Out ¥700–1,300 (restaurant); ¥300–600 (convenience store)
Monthly Transport Monthly pass ¥9,000–15,000 (depends on commute)
Monthly Groceries ¥28,000–44,000/mo (supermarket basics)
USD Reference: Approx. USD 340–540/mo (1BR centre)· at 2026-07-21 FX rates
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Source: RichBay editorial estimate — indicative, not guaranteed Estimate baseline: 2026-06-19 · Actual costs vary by location, timing, and personal lifestyle.

Getting Around

JR Joban Line + Shin-Keisei + Hokuso Line; Suica/Pasmo work everywhere. ~20 min to Ueno/Akihabara. Haneda/Narita reachable. Well-connected eastern Tokyo suburb.

Housing & Neighborhoods

City Center Around Matsudo Station (core)
International Hub Shin-Matsudo (transit/livable)
Quiet & Residential Tokiwadaira/Yabashira (residential)
Budget-Friendly Outer Chiba (value)

Why Live Here

  • Eastern Tokyo suburb; ~20 min commute
  • Spacious affordable housing; great value
  • Safe and family-friendly
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