Kyoto vs Alicante

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

Based on a typical expat lifestyle

Alicante is 16% cheaper than Kyoto

Monthly savings

$392

Japan

Kyoto

$2,518

$44,065

Spain

Alicante

$2,126

$37,205

Cheaper option

Category Breakdown

Category
Kyoto
Alicante
Difference

Housing (Rent)

$1,035
$1,147
+11%

Utilities

$190
$140
-26%

Groceries

$280
$182
-35%

Dining Out

$120
$120
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Transportation

$360
$210
-42%

Lifestyle & Entertainment

$313
$237
-24%

Healthcare

$140
$50
-64%

Phone & Subscriptions

$80
$41
-49%
Monthly Total
$2,518
$2,126
-16%

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

Kyoto

Tourist saturation affects some areas but residential neighborhoods offer peaceful living. Academic community around Kyoto University.

Cost breakdown

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.

Cost breakdown

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