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Cost of Living in Kawasaki
Monthly Total
$2,129
$37,258
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$647
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$49
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
$647
$11,323
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$144
$2,520
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$147
$2,573
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$96
$1,680
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$570
$9,975
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$263
$4,603
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$224
$3,920
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$38
$665
Monthly Total
$2,129
$37,258
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