Cost of Living in Fukuoka, Japan

Fukuoka has a cost of living index of 71/100 (New York = 100). It is 29% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

71/100
Cost Index
$3,100/mo
Median Income
85/100
Safety Index
subtropical
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 65/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$520/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$380/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,050/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 52/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.2/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.8/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.5/kg
Dining OutScore: 53/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$12/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$50/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$8/meal
TransportationScore: 48/100
Monthly Transit Pass$55/month
One-Way Ticket$2.5/trip
Taxi (1 km)$5.1/km
UtilitiesScore: 48/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$130/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$35/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$28/month
HealthcareScore: 68/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$60/visit
Dentist Visit$80/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
EntertainmentScore: 52/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$11/ticket
Theater Ticket$35/ticket
Museum Entry$12/ticket
FitnessScore: 52/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$40/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$18/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$7/entry
Personal CareScore: 48/100
Haircut (Men)$18/cut
Haircut (Women)$35/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$4.5/bottle
ClothingScore: 54/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$60/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$38/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$85/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

122 Mbps
Internet Speed
$170
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
68/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Tenjin, Hakata, Daimyo

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fukuoka cheap to live in?

Fukuoka has a cost of living index of 71/100, where New York = 100. It is 29% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,420–$1,988 per month.

How much does rent cost in Fukuoka?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Fukuoka costs approximately $520/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $380/month.

Is Fukuoka good for digital nomads?

Fukuoka has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 122 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $170/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Fukuoka?

The median net monthly salary in Fukuoka is approximately $3,100 USD. The income tax rate is around 20%.

How does Fukuoka compare to New York for cost of living?

Fukuoka (cost index 71) is 29% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $725/month by moving from New York to Fukuoka.

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