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Living Cost Data

Check average living cost data for major Japanese cities.

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Household Type

Average Monthly Cost

1人世帯基準

¥165,000
Tokyo

Average Part-time Salary

時給¥1300 × 月100時間

¥185,000
生活費比率:89%

Cost Breakdown

¥75,000
45%

Rent

¥40,000
24%

Food

¥15,000
9%

Transport

¥13,000
8%

Utilities

¥3,500
2%

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📈 Seasonal Utilities Variation

Electricity/gas bills increase by ~30-50% in summer (AC) and winter (heating).

❄️ 冬(12〜3月)
暖房費増加:+30〜40%
☀️ 夏(7〜8月)
エアコン使用:+40〜50%
🌸 春・秋
節約シーズン:-10〜20%

👥 Single vs Couple Household

1人世帯

¥165,000

家賃¥75,000
食費¥40,000
光熱費¥13,000

2人世帯

¥260,000(+58%)

家賃¥110,000
食費¥70,000
光熱費¥20,000

💡 ヒント: 2人世帯は1人世帯の約1.6倍の費用がかかります。家賃と光熱費は大きく増加しますが、1人当たりの費用はむしろ安くなります!

💰 Money Saving Tips

  • Supermarkets are cheaper than convenience stores
  • Cooking saves 20,000-30,000 yen vs eating out
  • Make good use of 100-yen shops
  • Save on transport with commuter passes

📊 Data Information

• Statistical data as of September 2025

• Varies by individual lifestyle

• Actual costs reflect exchange rates and market changes

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Important Notice

This data is statistical and actual living costs may vary significantly depending on individual lifestyle, residential area, visa type, and season.

Use this for reference only and prepare a budget with extra margin when planning.

📚 Official Sources

Statistics Bureau of Japan "Household Survey"

https://www.stat.go.jp/data/kakei/

JASSO "Survey on Living Conditions of Privately-Financed International Students"

https://www.jasso.go.jp/statistics/intl_student_s/

* Last updated: September 2025

City Comparison

CityTotalRentFood
Tokyo¥165,000¥75,000¥40,000
Osaka¥135,000¥58,000¥35,000
Kyoto¥128,000¥54,000¥33,000
Fukuoka¥118,000¥48,000¥30,000