Cost of living in Kobe, Japan

Summary of cost of living in Kobe

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ¥528,996
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ¥271,347
  • WARNING!  These estimates are currently based on just a small amount of data. They provide a decent starting assumption, but they are not yet completely reliable.

List of prices in Kobe
Current as of Jan 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ¥1,022
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ¥716
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ¥519
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ¥194
12 eggs, large ¥297
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ¥686
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ¥1,198
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ¥740
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ¥441
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ¥224
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ¥1,652
2 liters of coca-cola ¥220
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ¥329
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ¥223,676
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ¥149,913
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ¥18,449
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ¥87,461
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ¥82,559
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ¥10,595
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ¥4,227
40” flat screen tv ¥58,609
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ¥12,948
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ¥667
Hourly rate for cleaning help ¥3,649
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ¥9,357
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ¥4,207
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ¥9,225
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ¥16,536
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ¥2,838,150
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ¥149
Monthly ticket public transport ¥10,738
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) ¥1,260
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ¥1,000
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ¥2,345
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ¥671
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ¥626
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ¥521
4 rolls of toilet paper ¥160
Tube of toothpaste ¥258
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ¥3,912
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ¥4,637
2 tickets to the movies ¥3,415
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ¥15,805
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ¥8,030
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ¥804
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ¥477
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ¥647
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ¥50,000
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ¥79
1 month of gym membership in business district ¥10,000
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ¥405
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 26 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: January 14, 2024

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