Japan
Cost of Living in Fukuoka
Only 5 minutes from airport to city center by subway. Yatai street food culture. Gateway to Korea and China.
Monthly Total
$2,093
$36,628
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$805
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$43
Based on a typical expat lifestyle: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 1/12/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$805
$14,088
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$167
$2,923
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$245
$4,288
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$96
$1,680
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$300
$5,250
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$280
$4,900
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$130
$2,275
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$70
$1,225
Monthly Total
$2,093
$36,628
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Living in Fukuoka
Fukuoka is 30-40% cheaper than Tokyo and consistently rated one of Japan's most livable cities. Premier startup hub.
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