Is ¥5 million a year enough to live comfortably in Tokyo?

Hi everyone! I recently received a teaching offer in northern Tokyo (around the Kita-ku ). The annual salary is about ¥5 million, and transportation costs are covered by the school.

I’ll need to handle my own move-in expenses, and I’m trying to get a realistic idea of whether this salary is comfortable for living in Tokyo — covering rent, daily expenses, and maybe some savings for travel.

Also, if anyone has suggestions for nice areas / stations with an easy commute to northern Tokyo, I’d really appreciate it!

Thanks so much for your insights! 🙏