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Cost of Living in Kashiwa
Monthly Total
$1,629
$28,508
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$455
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$39
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
$455
$7,963
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$165
$2,888
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$122
$2,135
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$72
$1,260
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$330
$5,775
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$250
$4,375
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$197
$3,448
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$38
$665
Monthly Total
$1,629
$28,508
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