Okinawa vs Algarve

Cost of living comparison for expats considering Okinawa or Algarve, Mexico.

Based on a typical expat lifestyle

Algarve is 3% cheaper than Okinawa

Monthly savings

$63

Japan

Okinawa

$2,267

$39,673

Portugal

Algarve

$2,204

$38,570

Cheaper option

Category Breakdown

Category
Okinawa
Algarve
Difference

Housing (Rent)

$862
$1,242
+44%

Utilities

$190
$173
-9%

Groceries

$294
$189
-36%

Dining Out

$120
$132
+10%

Transportation

$300
$150
-50%

Lifestyle & Entertainment

$291
$226
-22%

Healthcare

$135
$42
-69%

Phone & Subscriptions

$74
$50
-32%
Monthly Total
$2,267
$2,204
-3%

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

Okinawa

50,000+ American residents near US military bases. Bilingual areas in Chatan, Sunabe. Typhoon season July-October. One of Japan's poorest prefectures.

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