Summary of The Cost of Living in Japan
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person across cities in Japan is $1,888.61 including rent, or $1,238.61 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) across cities in Japan is $2,695.79 including rent, or $2,045.79 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) across cities in Japan is $3,763.60 including rent, or $2,918.60 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living across cities in Japan ranges from $22,663.32 for a single person to $32,349.52 for a couple, and $45,163.18 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $14,863.32 for a single person to $24,549.52 for a couple, and $35,023.18 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living across cities in Japan, baseline monthly expenses range from $1,006.03 for a single person to $1,411.84 for a couple, and $1,974.85 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $606.03 for a single person to $1,011.84 for a couple, and $1,454.85 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living across cities in Japan, estimated monthly expenses range from $3,616.87 for a single person to $5,224.53 for a couple, and $7,268.97 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $2,516.87 for a single person to $4,124.53 for a couple, and $5,838.97 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person across cities in Japan is $2,450.00, which is 97.8% more than the average monthly cost of living and 304.3% more than the budget cost of living for a single person, excluding rent.
Cost of Living Details
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Cost Range (Monthly) |
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| Monthly rent for your primary residence (apartments, houses, condos) | |||
| Monthly electricity bill | |||
| Monthly running water bill | |||
| Monthly broadband internet subscription with unlimited data and cable TV | |||
| Monthly gas and heating expenses | |||
| Monthly mobile phone plan with data and calling | |||
| Monthly food and grocery expenses | |||
| Monthly expenses for basic household supplies and personal hygiene items (toiletries, cleaning supplies, and paper products) | |||
| Monthly transportation costs (public transit, vehicle ownership, or ride-sharing) | |||
| Monthly expenses for movies, coffee, drinks, and social activities (excluding shopping & dining) | |||
| Monthly expenses for clothing, shoes, and accessories | |||
| Monthly health insurance cost | |||
| Monthly prescription medications and pharmacy expenses | |||
| Monthly doctor visits and dental care expenses | |||
| Monthly gym membership | |||
| Monthly expenses for laundry and housekeeping services | |||
| Monthly expenses for food and basic care per pet (grooming, veterinary visits, treats, and medications) | |||
| Monthly childcare and school fees | |||
| Total (selected items only) | |||
Expense Distribution
Salary Info
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Salary Range (Monthly) |
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| Salary | Salary | Monthly salary (full-time) |
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