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Cost of Living in Kitakyushu

Monthly Total

$1,552

$27,160

Housing (1BR Mid-range)

$338

Daily Spend (ex. rent)

$40

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

$338

$5,915

Utilities

Electric, water, gas, and internet

$208

$3,640

Groceries

Groceries from supermarkets

$131

$2,293

Dining Out

Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month

$84

$1,470

Transportation

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

$420

$7,350

Lifestyle & Entertainment

Entertainment, occasional cleaning service

$211

$3,693

Healthcare

Basic private health insurance

$120

$2,100

Phone & Subscriptions

Phone plan and streaming subscriptions

$40

$700

Monthly Total

$1,552

$27,160

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