Fukuoka vs Alicante

Cost of living comparison for expats considering Fukuoka or Alicante, Mexico.

Based on a typical expat lifestyle

Fukuoka is 2% cheaper than Alicante

Monthly savings

$33

Japan

Fukuoka

$2,093

$36,628

Cheaper option

Spain

Alicante

$2,126

$37,205

Category Breakdown

Category
Fukuoka
Alicante
Difference

Housing (Rent)

$805
$1,147
+42%

Utilities

$167
$140
-16%

Groceries

$245
$182
-26%

Dining Out

$96
$120
+25%

Transportation

$300
$210
-30%

Lifestyle & Entertainment

$280
$237
-15%

Healthcare

$130
$50
-62%

Phone & Subscriptions

$70
$41
-41%
Monthly Total
$2,093
$2,126
2%

Based on a typical expat lifestyle: 1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment, basic health insurance.

City Insights

Fukuoka

Only 5 minutes from airport to city center by subway. Yatai street food culture. Gateway to Korea and China.

Alicante

El Centro, Playa San Juan, and Cabo de las Huertas popular neighborhoods. Monthly budget: Frugal single $1,400-1,600, Comfortable single $1,800-2,100, Couple $2,500-3,000.

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