Fukuoka vs Tokyo Cost of Living

Fukuoka (Japan) · Overall index 42.8Tokyo (Japan) · Overall index 53.8

Summary

  • Overall, Tokyo is 26% more expensive than Fukuoka.
  • Rent in Tokyo is 68% more expensive than in Fukuoka.
  • Dining out in Tokyo is 22% more expensive than in Fukuoka.
ItemFukuokaTokyoDiff
Rent+68%
1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly)$853$1,307+53%
1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly)$475$782+65%
3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly)$1,368$2,737+100%
3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly)$986$1,558+58%
Groceries+18%
Milk (1L)$0.78$0.87+12%
White bread (500g)$2.48$2.62+6%
Rice (1kg)$2.67$3.43+28%
Eggs (12)$2.83$3.26+15%
Local cheese (1kg)$9.08$9.15+1%
Chicken fillets (1kg)$7.97$9.77+23%
Beef round (1kg)$12.5$14.2+14%
Apples (1kg)$3.64$3.74+3%
Bananas (1kg)$1.24$1.62+31%
Oranges (1kg)$2.72$3+10%
Tomatoes (1kg)$3.23$4.44+37%
Potatoes (1kg)$1.75$2.3+31%
Onions (1kg)$1.68$2.06+23%
Lettuce (1 head)$1.62$1.69+4%
Water (1.5L bottle)$1.45$1.8+24%
Bottle of wine (mid-range)$9.04$11.4+26%
Transport+21%
Public transport, one-way ticket$1.32$1.65+25%
Public transport, monthly pass$68.3$75.4+10%
Taxi, base fare$2.04$2.32+14%
Taxi, per km$0.99$1.23+24%
Gasoline (1L)$0.51$0.58+14%
New compact car (e.g., VW Golf)$12,895$18,186+41%
Dining out+22%
Meal, inexpensive restaurant$13.2$13.8+5%
Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses)$64.6$70.3+9%
Fast food combo meal$6.12$7.88+29%
Cappuccino$2.58$3.87+50%
Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant)$1.51$1.65+9%
Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant)$4.04$4.95+23%
Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant)$4.44$5.82+31%
Water (0.33L, restaurant)$1.12$1.35+21%
Telecom+19%
Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly)$39.5$41.5+5%
Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly)$40.9$52.1+27%
Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min)$0.23$0.26+13%
Video streaming subscription (monthly)$9.82$12.7+29%
Utilities & household+20%
Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly)$92.2$126+37%
Electricity (1 kWh)$0.13$0.15+15%
Tap water (1m³)$2.52$3.07+22%
Natural gas (1m³)$0.95$1.05+11%
Waste collection (monthly)$12.6$16.3+29%
Fitness club (monthly)$46.8$62.2+33%
Cinema ticket (1 seat)$9.95$9.79-2%
Men's haircut$18.5$23.3+26%
Domestic cleaning (1 hour)$16.4$18.8+15%
Private kindergarten (monthly)$1,217$1,434+18%

3,002 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15

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