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Cost of Living in Shizuoka
Monthly Total
$1,455
$25,463
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$288
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$39
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
$149
$2,608
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$113
$1,978
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
$239
$4,183
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$175
$3,063
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$30
$525
Monthly Total
$1,455
$25,463
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