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Cost of Living in Setagaya-ku
Monthly Total
$2,229
$39,008
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$928
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$43
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
$928
$16,240
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$169
$2,958
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$146
$2,555
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$84
$1,470
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$540
$9,450
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$209
$3,658
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$115
$2,013
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$38
$665
Monthly Total
$2,229
$39,008
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