Cost of living in Kitakyushu, Japan

Summary of cost of living in Kitakyushu

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ¥408,244
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ¥171,258
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Kitakyushu
Current as of Oct 2021.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ¥817
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ¥700
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ¥500
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ¥160
12 eggs, large ¥260
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ¥1,000
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ¥800
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ¥800
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ¥250
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ¥233
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ¥1,350
2 liters of coca-cola ¥213
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ¥185
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ¥120,000
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ¥73,333
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ¥27,500
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ¥76,667
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ¥43,333
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ¥12,000
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ¥5,000
40” flat screen tv ¥70,000
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ¥25,000
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ¥800
Hourly rate for cleaning help ¥900
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ¥15,000
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ¥3,000
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ¥6,000
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes -
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ¥2,600,000
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ¥155
Monthly ticket public transport ¥9,100
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) -
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) -
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) -
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) -
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) -
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ¥625
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ¥400
4 rolls of toilet paper ¥200
Tube of toothpaste ¥150
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ¥1,000
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ¥3,067
2 tickets to the movies ¥3,000
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) -
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ¥7,000
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ¥767
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ¥467
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ¥500
Ipad wi-fi 128gb -
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) -
1 month of gym membership in business district ¥8,500
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ¥500
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: October 21, 2021

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