The 25 Cities With the Most Michelin-Starred Restaurants (2026)
A straight count of Michelin-starred restaurants per city, from the Michelin Guide. Pair the star count with each city's monthly living cost to find the fine-dining capitals that won't require a second mortgage.
- Tokyo, Japan
Michelin-starred restaurants: 200 · Cost of living: ~$1,616/mo
- Paris, France
Michelin-starred restaurants: 122 · Cost of living: ~$2,329/mo
- Kyoto, Japan
Michelin-starred restaurants: 100 · Cost of living: ~$1,300/mo
- Osaka, Japan
Michelin-starred restaurants: 97 · Cost of living: ~$1,301/mo
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Michelin-starred restaurants: 79 · Cost of living: ~$2,580/mo
- London, United Kingdom
Michelin-starred restaurants: 75 · Cost of living: ~$3,802/mo
- New York City, United States
Michelin-starred restaurants: 72 · Cost of living: ~$4,404/mo
- Singapore, Singapore
Michelin-starred restaurants: 50 · Cost of living: ~$3,225/mo
- Shanghai, China
Michelin-starred restaurants: 48 · Cost of living: ~$1,180/mo
- Bangkok, Thailand
Michelin-starred restaurants: 36 · Cost of living: ~$1,052/mo
- Seoul, South Korea
Michelin-starred restaurants: 35 · Cost of living: ~$1,619/mo
- Beijing, China
Michelin-starred restaurants: 35 · Cost of living: ~$1,169/mo
- Taipei, Taiwan
Michelin-starred restaurants: 30 · Cost of living: ~$1,376/mo
- Barcelona, Spain
Michelin-starred restaurants: 29 · Cost of living: ~$2,217/mo
- San Francisco, United States
Michelin-starred restaurants: 28 · Cost of living: ~$4,403/mo
- Los Angeles, United States
Michelin-starred restaurants: 27 · Cost of living: ~$3,660/mo
- Berlin, Germany
Michelin-starred restaurants: 26 · Cost of living: ~$2,031/mo
- Rome, Italy
Michelin-starred restaurants: 26 · Cost of living: ~$2,003/mo
- Chicago, United States
Michelin-starred restaurants: 25 · Cost of living: ~$2,961/mo
- Washington DC, United States
Michelin-starred restaurants: 24 · Cost of living: ~$3,667/mo
- Madrid, Spain
Michelin-starred restaurants: 22 · Cost of living: ~$2,113/mo
- Copenhagen, Denmark
Michelin-starred restaurants: 22 · Cost of living: ~$2,520/mo
- Milan, Italy
Michelin-starred restaurants: 20 · Cost of living: ~$2,421/mo
- Lyon, France
Michelin-starred restaurants: 20 · Cost of living: ~$1,860/mo
- Munich, Germany
Michelin-starred restaurants: 18 · Cost of living: ~$2,311/mo
Michelin Cities FAQ
What is the best city for Michelin dining in the world?
Tokyo, Japan ranks #1 in Voyica's 2026 ranking of the 25 best cities for Michelin dining. Michelin-starred restaurants: 200. Living costs there run about $1,616 per month for one person including rent.
How much does it cost to live in the best cities for Michelin dining?
Across the 25 ranked cities for Michelin dining with cost data, the median cost of living is about $2,217 per month for one person including rent. The range runs from $1,052 in Bangkok to $4,404 in New York City — a spread of roughly 4×, so the ranking position matters far less to your budget than which entry you pick.
Which are the most affordable cities for Michelin dining?
The three cheapest ranked cities for Michelin dining are Bangkok, Thailand (~$1,052/mo); Beijing, China (~$1,169/mo); Shanghai, China (~$1,180/mo). Each figure is the estimated monthly cost for one person including rent.
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