Cost of living in Fukuoka, Japan vs Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Food | - 13% | |||
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Food in Fukuoka (Japan) is 13% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥886 ($8) | $13 | - 38% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥626 ($5.86) | $8 | - 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥345 ($3.23) | $4.42 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥196 ($1.84) | $0.59 | + 210% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥259 ($2.43) | $2.17 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥408 ($3.82) | $3.69 | + 4% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥823 ($8) | $5.97 | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥583 ($5.46) | $3.05 | + 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥344 ($3.22) | $1.38 | + 134% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥258 ($2.42) | $3.58 | - 33% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,225 ($11) | $15 | - 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥178 ($1.67) | $2.29 | - 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥173 ($1.62) | $1.98 | - 18% | |
Housing | - 22% | |||
Housing in Fukuoka (Japan) is 22% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥129,492 ($1,212) | $1,637 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥94,192 ($882) | $1,036 | - 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥14,071 ($132) | $160 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥80,954 ($758) | $1,072 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥65,528 ($613) | $727 | - 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥8,933 ($84) | $82 | + 2% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥2,355 ($22) | $43 | - 48% | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥52,333 ($490) | $263 | + 86% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥12,500 ($117) | $124 | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥857 ($8) | $10 | - 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,362 ($22) | $19 | + 17% | |
Clothes | + 42% | |||
Clothes in Fukuoka (Japan) is 42% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,938 ($74) | $47 | + 58% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥7,087 ($66) | $43 | + 54% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,064 ($75) | $75 | + 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥11,786 ($110) | $113 | - 3% | |
Transportation | + 64% | |||
Transportation in Fukuoka (Japan) is 64% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,466,670 ($23,085) | $24,220 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥144 ($1.35) | $0.60 | + 126% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,186 ($105) | $59 | + 78% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,966 ($37) | $17 | + 115% | |
Personal Care | - 5% | |||
Personal Care in Fukuoka (Japan) is 5% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,117 ($10) | $9 | + 19% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,200 ($11) | $22 | - 48% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥7,546 ($71) | $102 | - 31% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥800 ($7) | $7 | + 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥815 ($8) | $3.39 | + 125% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥518 ($4.85) | $3.89 | + 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥204 ($1.91) | $3.39 | - 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥158 ($1.47) | $1.59 | - 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,520 ($24) | $20 | + 16% | |
Entertainment | + 4% | |||
Entertainment in Fukuoka (Japan) is about the same as in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,776 ($35) | $47 | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,355 ($31) | $25 | + 24% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥11,876 ($111) | $111 | + 0% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,349 ($69) | $93 | - 26% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥804 ($8) | $9 | - 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥438 ($4.10) | $5.32 | - 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥561 ($5.25) | $5.32 | - 1% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥63,409 ($593) | $429 | + 38% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.19 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥7,933 ($74) | $35 | + 111% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥438 ($4.09) | $6 | - 34% | |
TOTAL | + 6% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Fukuoka (Japan) is 6% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States)
For example, you would need at least $5,524 (¥590,216) in Fukuoka to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $5,200 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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