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Cost of Living in Okayama
Monthly Total
$1,342
$23,485
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$216
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$38
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
$89
$1,558
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$141
$2,468
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$72
$1,260
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$480
$8,400
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$206
$3,605
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$109
$1,908
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$29
$508
Monthly Total
$1,342
$23,485
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