Summary of The Cost of Living in Kyoto, Japan
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person in Kyoto is $1,509.00 including rent, or $1,009.00 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) in Kyoto is $2,183.50 including rent, or $1,683.50 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) in Kyoto is $3,065.50 including rent, or $2,415.50 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living in Kyoto ranges from $18,108.00 for a single person to $26,202.00 for a couple, and $36,786.00 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $12,108.00 for a single person to $20,202.00 for a couple, and $28,986.00 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living in Kyoto, baseline monthly expenses range from $841.00 for a single person to $1,160.20 for a couple, and $1,616.80 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $491.00 for a single person to $810.20 for a couple, and $1,161.80 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living in Kyoto, estimated monthly expenses range from $2,804.00 for a single person to $4,072.20 for a couple, and $5,682.20 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $1,954.00 for a single person to $3,222.20 for a couple, and $4,577.20 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person in Kyoto is $2,300.00, which is 127.9% more than the average monthly cost of living and 368.4% more than the budget cost of living for a single person, excluding rent.
Cost of Living Details
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| Monthly rent for your primary residence (apartments, houses, condos) | |||
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| Monthly broadband internet subscription with unlimited data and cable TV | |||
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| Monthly expenses for movies, coffee, drinks, and social activities (excluding shopping & dining) | |||
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| Monthly expenses for food and basic care per pet (grooming, veterinary visits, treats, and medications) | |||
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Expense Distribution
Salary Info
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