Japan
Cost of Living in Okinawa
50,000+ American residents near US military bases. Bilingual areas in Chatan, Sunabe. Typhoon season July-October. One of Japan's poorest prefectures.
Monthly Total
$2,267
$39,673
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$862
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$47
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
$862
$15,085
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$190
$3,325
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$294
$5,145
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$120
$2,100
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$300
$5,250
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$291
$5,093
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$135
$2,363
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$74
$1,295
Monthly Total
$2,267
$39,673
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Living in Okinawa
Okinawa offers lower costs but also lower wages. Unique subtropical island lifestyle.
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