Okinawa vs Alicante
Cost of living comparison for expats considering Okinawa or Alicante, Mexico.
Based on a typical expat lifestyle
Alicante is 6% cheaper than Okinawa
Monthly savings
$141
Japan
Okinawa
$2,267
$39,673
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
Okinawa
50,000+ American residents near US military bases. Bilingual areas in Chatan, Sunabe. Typhoon season July-October. One of Japan's poorest prefectures.
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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