Fukuoka, Japan

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Cost of living in Fukuoka

Real monthly costs in Fukuoka, Japan — USD, from the same data behind the Pro model.

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Fukuoka is the cheapest of Japan's 4 priced cities — $883 a month in essentials, 32% below Tokyo at $1,306. The average net salary of $1,535 covers that 1.7×. 75.2 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at municipality level. PM2.5 averages 14.2 µg/m³ a year, 3× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 7°C, Aug 29°C.

Essentials / mo$883rent + bills + food + transit
Men per 100 women75.2ages 20–39, municipality level
Avg net salary$1,535monthly, after tax
Safety score85/100higher = safer

Monthly cost breakdown

Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.

ItemMonthly USD
Rent, 1-bed outside centre$297
Rent, 1-bed city centre$468
Groceries$157
Dining out$164
Utilities$225
Local transport$40
Essentials / mo$883
Avg net salary$1,535
Rent, 3-bed outside centre$683
Rent, 3-bed city centre$1,211

Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.

Everyday prices

What single items cost in Fukuoka, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.

Eating out

ItemUSD
Meal, inexpensive restaurant$6.77
Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses$41.86
McMeal at McDonald's$5.54
Cappuccino, regular$3.23
Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught$3.69
Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle$2.15
Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L$0.97
Water, 0.33 L bottle$0.64

Groceries

ItemUSD
Milk, 1 L$1.49
White bread, 500 g$1.44
White rice, 1 kg$6.39
Eggs, 12$2.19
Local cheese, 1 kg$17.70
Chicken fillets, 1 kg$5.27
Apples, 1 kg$3.54
Bananas, 1 kg$1.79
Tomatoes, 1 kg$3.24
Potatoes, 1 kg$2.12
Onions, 1 kg$2.53
Water, 1.5 L bottle$0.82

Transport & bills

ItemUSD
One-way ticket, local transport$1.60
Monthly transit pass$40.01
Taxi start$3.85
Taxi, 1 km$2.00
Gasoline, 1 L$1.06
Basic utilities, 85 m² flat$192.59
Internet, 60 Mbps+$32.50
Mobile plan, monthly$24.13

Leisure

ItemUSD
Gym, monthly$52.33
Cinema, one seat$10.77

Dating-age sex ratio

Fukuoka has 75.2 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (municipality level). That is the lowest of the 4 Japan cities we track. Japan's national figure is 104.2, so Fukuoka runs 29 below the country as a whole.

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A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.

Climate & air

Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.

Air qualityPM2.5 14.2µg/m³, annual mean
Warmest month29°CAug
Coolest month7°CJan
Wettest month315 mmJul
MonthAvgFeelsHumidityCloudRain
Jan7°C4.1°C72%64%74 mm
Feb8°C5.1°C70%63%80 mm
Mar11.8°C9.9°C71%63%111 mm
Apr16.5°C15.9°C71%64%144 mm
May20.8°C21.8°C72%67%160 mm
Jun24.2°C27.3°C80%79%260 mm
Jul28.1°C33.5°C81%77%315 mm
Aug29.3°C34.9°C77%59%239 mm
Sep25.6°C29.4°C80%65%194 mm
Oct19.8°C20.5°C75%52%92 mm
Nov14.4°C13.3°C75%52%87 mm
Dec8.7°C6°C72%62%64 mm

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