Japan
Cost of Living in Nagoya
Toyota headquarters nearby makes it ideal for automotive professionals. Tokyo under 2 hours by Shinkansen.
Monthly Total
$2,507
$43,873
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$1,035
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$49
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
$1,035
$18,113
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$190
$3,325
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$280
$4,900
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$120
$2,100
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$360
$6,300
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$302
$5,285
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$140
$2,450
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$80
$1,400
Monthly Total
$2,507
$43,873
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Living in Nagoya
Nagoya offers 30% lower housing costs than Tokyo with 50-70% larger apartments. Strategic central location.
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