Japan
Cost of Living in Nagano
Monthly Total
$1,549
$27,108
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$288
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$42
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
$125
$2,188
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$155
$2,713
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$96
$1,680
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$510
$8,925
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$213
$3,728
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$125
$2,188
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$38
$665
Monthly Total
$1,549
$27,108
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