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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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