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Cost of Living in Nara
Monthly Total
$1,430
$25,025
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$384
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$35
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
$384
$6,720
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$134
$2,345
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$126
$2,205
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$72
$1,260
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$390
$6,825
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$196
$3,430
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$89
$1,558
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$39
$683
Monthly Total
$1,430
$25,025
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