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Cost of Living in Chiba
Monthly Total
$1,795
$31,413
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$552
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
$552
$9,660
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$84
$1,470
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$142
$2,485
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$72
$1,260
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$570
$9,975
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$213
$3,728
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$124
$2,170
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$38
$665
Monthly Total
$1,795
$31,413
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