Cheapest priced cityFukuoka$883 essentials/mo
Priciest priced cityTokyo$1,306 essentials/mo
Average 1-bed outside centre$442across 4 priced cities
Tourist stay signal90 days visa-free for the US, UK, EU and 70+ other passports; 15 or 30 days for a handful of others.as of 2025-09
City-by-city monthly costs
Essentials are sourced rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining, and local transport. They are not a full lifestyle budget.
| City | Essentials | 1-bed outside | 1-bed centre | Groceries | Dining | Utilities | Transport | Avg salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka | $883 | $297 | $468 | $157 | $164 | $225 | $40 | $1,535 |
| Sapporo | $968 | $271 | $443 | $142 | $136 | $373 | $46 | $1,724 |
| Osaka | $995 | $517 | $689 | $150 | $139 | $157 | $32 | $1,883 |
| Tokyo | $1,306 | $683 | $1,257 | $189 | $175 | $184 | $75 | $2,308 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
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