Summary of The Cost of Living in Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person in Kyoto is $1,834.62 including rent, or $1,354.62 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) in Kyoto is $2,781.61 including rent, or $2,301.61 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) in Kyoto is $3,933.92 including rent, or $3,309.92 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living in Kyoto ranges from $22,015.44 for a single person to $33,379.27 for a couple, and $47,206.99 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $16,255.44 for a single person to $27,619.27 for a couple, and $39,718.99 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living in Kyoto, baseline monthly expenses range from $1,000.30 for a single person to $1,481.99 for a couple, and $2,092.64 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $680.30 for a single person to $1,161.99 for a couple, and $1,676.64 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living in Kyoto, estimated monthly expenses range from $3,188.11 for a single person to $4,846.84 for a couple, and $6,818.40 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $2,438.11 for a single person to $4,096.84 for a couple, and $5,843.40 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person in Kyoto is $2,129.00, which is 57.2% more than the average monthly cost of living and 213.0% more than the budget cost of living for a single person, excluding rent.
Cost of Living Details
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| Monthly expenses for food and basic care per pet (grooming, veterinary visits, treats, and medications) | |||
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Salary Info
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