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Cost of Living in Akita
Monthly Total
$1,733
$30,328
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$504
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$41
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$504
$8,820
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$275
$4,813
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$59
$1,033
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$72
$1,260
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$450
$7,875
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$215
$3,763
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$128
$2,240
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$30
$525
Monthly Total
$1,733
$30,328
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