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Cost of Living in Kumamoto
Monthly Total
$1,389
$24,308
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$216
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
$216
$3,780
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$208
$3,640
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$137
$2,398
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$96
$1,680
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$420
$7,350
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$191
$3,343
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$80
$1,400
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$40
$700
Monthly Total
$1,389
$24,308
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