Nagoya

Japan

2,332,176 people23m elevationAsia/Tokyo01

Overview

Monthly Cost

$1,468

1 person, with rent

Safety

out of 100

215

Quality of Life

out of 200

Healthcare

out of 100

Pollution

lower is better

Nagoya offers 30% lower housing costs than Tokyo with 50-70% larger apartments. Strategic central location.

Toyota headquarters nearby makes it ideal for automotive professionals. Tokyo under 2 hours by Shinkansen.

Cost of Living

Monthly costs in Nagoya in USD. Editorial estimates combined with Numbeo data.

Numbeo Estimated Monthly Cost (1 person, with rent)

$1,468

Food: $89

Housing (monthly rent)

Studio

Budget$500

Mid-range$700

Upscale$1,000

1 Bedroom

Budget$650

Mid-range$900

Upscale$1,300

2 Bedroom

Budget$900

Mid-range$1,300

Upscale$2,000

Food

Monthly Groceries

Budget$250

Mid-range$400

Premium$650

Dining (per meal)

Street food$6

Casual restaurant$10

Nice restaurant$28

Upscale$75

Transportation

Public transit (monthly)$70

Uber/taxi (avg ride)$12

Fuel (monthly)$120

Parking (monthly)$180

Utilities

Electric (low)$50

Electric (average)$85

Electric (high)$150

Water$25

Gas$35

Internet$45

Lifestyle

Gym membership$55

Cleaning (weekly)$70

Coworking space$170

Healthcare

Doctor visit$25

Basic insurance (monthly)$140

Comprehensive insurance$380

Other

Phone plan$35

Subscriptions$45

Quality of Life

Numbeo indices for Nagoya. Higher is better unless noted otherwise.

Quality of Life215/200

Composite index (0-200)

Safety91/100

Healthcare85/100

Purchasing Power109/200

Relative to NYC baseline

Climate86/100

Cost of Living51/100

Lower = more affordable (NYC = 100)

Pollution32/100

Lower = cleaner

Traffic66/250

Lower = less congestion

Crime9/100

Lower = less crime

Rent14/100

Lower = cheaper rent (NYC = 100)

Based on 46 Numbeo contributors.

Prices

55 item prices in Nagoya from Numbeo (USD).

Item	Average	Range
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant, Restaurants	7.82	5.01 – 12.52
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks), Restaurants	31.30	31.30 – 62.59
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal), Restaurants	5.01	5.01 – 5.63
Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter), Restaurants	3.13	1.56 – 4.38
Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle), Restaurants	2.35	1.88 – 3.76
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle), Restaurants	1.04	0.75 – 1.88
Bottled Water (0.33 Liter), Restaurants	0.73	0.63 – 1.25
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter), Markets	1.49	1.38 – 1.56
Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf), Markets	1.24	0.74 – 2.50
Eggs (12, Large Size), Markets	2.14	1.50 – 2.48
Local Cheese (1 kg), Markets	15.65	12.52 – 18.78
Bottled Water (1.5 Liter), Markets	0.90	0.61 – 3.13
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range), Markets	9.39	6.26 – 21.91
Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle), Markets	2.54	1.25 – 3.13
Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle), Markets	2.10	0.99 – 2.82
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro), Markets	3.88	3.88 – 6.89
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport), Transportation	1.60	1.25 – 1.88
Chicken Fillets (1 kg), Markets	6.42	4.26 – 12.52
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price), Transportation	62.59	—
Gasoline (1 Liter), Transportation	1.09	1.06 – 1.10
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car), Transportation	21494.66	20918.80 – 21494.66
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre, Rent Per Month	519.03	438.16 – 751.12
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre, Rent Per Month	349.27	312.97 – 375.56
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre, Rent Per Month	1322.81	963.94 – 1877.81
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre, Rent Per Month	771.99	625.94 – 938.90
Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage), Utilities (Monthly)	114.76	62.59 – 187.78
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher), Utilities (Monthly)	30.83	26.29 – 34.43
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data), Utilities (Monthly)	23.22	12.52 – 25.54
Monthly Fitness Club Membership, Sports And Leisure	50.49	45.07 – 56.33
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend), Sports And Leisure	13.56	0.00 – 31.30
Cinema Ticket (International Release), Sports And Leisure	11.27	11.27 – 18.78
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar), Clothing And Shoes	46.07	7.51 – 93.89
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M), Clothing And Shoes	35.47	9.39 – 62.59
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range), Clothing And Shoes	51.64	25.04 – 93.89
Men's Leather Business Shoes, Clothing And Shoes	97.02	50.07 – 106.41
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre, Buy Apartment Price	1627.43	—
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre, Buy Apartment Price	1095.39	—
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax), Salaries And Financing	1816.13	—
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %), Salaries And Financing	2.02	1.00 – 2.45
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff), Transportation	3.13	2.82 – 4.13
Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff), Transportation	2.82	2.50 – 4.13
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff), Transportation	15.65	—
Apples (1 kg), Markets	8.14	2.50 – 12.52
Oranges (1 kg), Markets	4.38	2.50 – 6.26
Potatoes (1 kg), Markets	3.55	1.56 – 5.01
Lettuce (1 Head), Markets	1.14	0.61 – 2.50
Cappuccino (Regular Size), Restaurants	2.35	1.88 – 3.13
White Rice (1 kg), Markets	3.68	2.50 – 12.52
Tomatoes (1 kg), Markets	6.68	2.50 – 12.52
Bananas (1 kg), Markets	2.92	1.88 – 3.76
Onions (1 kg), Markets	3.60	0.38 – 6.26
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg), Markets	29.11	9.89 – 62.59
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car), Transportation	15068.17	14266.34 – 15335.44
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child, Childcare	572.78	568.04 – 587.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child, Childcare	14555.11	7511.24 – 20505.68

Safety & Crime

Crime and safety indices for Nagoya. Safety scores are out of 100 (higher = safer).

Overall

Safety Index91

Crime Index9

Safe Walking (Day)2

Safe Walking (Night)2

Crime Increasing0

Concern Levels

Home Break-in-2

Mugging / Robbery-2

Car Theft-2

Physical Attack-2

Verbal Harassment-1

Drug Problems-2

Property Crime-2

Corruption-1

Based on 16 Numbeo contributors.

Healthcare

Healthcare quality indices for Nagoya. Scores out of 100 (higher = better).

Quality Ratings

Overall Healthcare Index85

Skill & Competency1

Speed2

Modern Equipment2

Accuracy1

Friendliness1

Responsiveness1

Cost & Insurance

Cost Satisfaction1

Insurance Coverage

Public

73%

Employer Sponsored

27%

Based on 11 Numbeo contributors.

Environment

Environmental quality for Nagoya. Quality scores are out of 100 (higher = better). Pollution scores: lower = cleaner.

Quality Scores

Air Quality1

Drinking Water1

Green Spaces & Parks0

Cleanliness1

Comfort to Spend Time1

Garbage Disposal2

Pollution Levels

Pollution Index32

Water Pollution0

Noise & Light Pollution-1

PM2.516.0 µg/m³

PM1030.0 µg/m³

Based on 20 Numbeo contributors.

Transport & Traffic

Traffic and commute data for Nagoya.

Traffic Indices

Traffic Index66

Time Index14

Inefficiency Index29

CO₂ Emission Index1813

Commute

Average Commute

14 min

Transport Modes

Walking

50%

Car

25%

Working from Home

25%

Bicycle

Motorcycle

Train/Metro

Bus/Trolleybus

Tram/Streetcar

Based on 4 Numbeo contributors.

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