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Tokyo Jp 30-Year Rent vs. Buy & S&P 500 Opportunity Cost Lab

Compare buying a 785,000 property in Tokyo Jp at 6.5% mortgage rates against renting for 3,750/mo and investing the down payment in the S&P 500.

Tokyo Jp Baseline: 785,000 Purchase Price vs. 3,750/mo Rent (Price-to-Rent Ratio: 17.4x).
FAQ: Is it better to rent or buy in Tokyo Jp in 2026?

With a Price-to-Rent ratio of 17.4x in Tokyo Jp, renting + investing the 20% down payment in the S&P 500 outperforms buying unless you hold for at least 7–9 years.