Japan
Cost of Living in Kanazawa
Monthly Total
$1,432
$25,060
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$288
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$38
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
$288
$5,040
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$149
$2,608
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$130
$2,275
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$60
$1,050
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$390
$6,825
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$226
$3,955
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$150
$2,625
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$39
$683
Monthly Total
$1,432
$25,060
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