Kobe vs Alicante
Cost of living comparison for expats considering Kobe or Alicante, Mexico.
Based on a typical expat lifestyle
Alicante is 16% cheaper than Kobe
Monthly savings
$392
Japan
Kobe
$2,518
$44,065
Spain
Alicante
$2,126
$37,205
Cheaper option
Category Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
Utilities
Groceries
Dining Out
Transportation
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Healthcare
Phone & Subscriptions
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
Kobe
150+ years welcoming foreigners. 8 international schools. ~200 medical facilities with foreign language services. Mountains meet the sea.
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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