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.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly 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
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| 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
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| 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
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| 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
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| 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.
Every Japan region by male-to-female ratio →
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.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7°C | 4.1°C | 72% | 64% | 74 mm |
| Feb | 8°C | 5.1°C | 70% | 63% | 80 mm |
| Mar | 11.8°C | 9.9°C | 71% | 63% | 111 mm |
| Apr | 16.5°C | 15.9°C | 71% | 64% | 144 mm |
| May | 20.8°C | 21.8°C | 72% | 67% | 160 mm |
| Jun | 24.2°C | 27.3°C | 80% | 79% | 260 mm |
| Jul | 28.1°C | 33.5°C | 81% | 77% | 315 mm |
| Aug | 29.3°C | 34.9°C | 77% | 59% | 239 mm |
| Sep | 25.6°C | 29.4°C | 80% | 65% | 194 mm |
| Oct | 19.8°C | 20.5°C | 75% | 52% | 92 mm |
| Nov | 14.4°C | 13.3°C | 75% | 52% | 87 mm |
| Dec | 8.7°C | 6°C | 72% | 62% | 64 mm |
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