Japan

Cost of Living in Fukushima

Monthly Total

$969

$16,958

Housing (1BR Mid-range)

$216

Daily Spend (ex. rent)

$25

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

$216

$3,780

Utilities

Electric, water, gas, and internet

$30

$525

Groceries

Groceries from supermarkets

$140

$2,450

Dining Out

Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month

$72

$1,260

Transportation

Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month

$210

$3,675

Lifestyle & Entertainment

Entertainment, occasional cleaning service

$191

$3,343

Healthcare

Basic private health insurance

$80

$1,400

Phone & Subscriptions

Phone plan and streaming subscriptions

$30

$525

Monthly Total

$969

$16,958

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