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Average Cost of Living in Fukui-Japan
The average cost of living in Fukui-Japan, Japan is $419 per month for a single person, and $996 per month for a family of four. A one-bedroom apartment rents for around $255 per month. The local average net salary is $1,946 per month.
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Updated today
Index 9.5 · NYC = 100
Estimated monthly cost
- Single person
- $419 / month
- Family of 4
- $996 / mo
- Student
- $261 / mo
Includes rent, food, utilities, transport, and dining out. Excludes healthcare, taxes, and discretionary travel.
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On this page 11 sections
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Salary calculator for Fukui-Japan | Find out the monthly salary needed for a single, family, or student lifestyle. |
| Rent & Property Prices in Fukui-Japan | Apartment rent and property purchase price per square meter. |
| Grocery Prices in Fukui-Japan | Supermarket prices for staples like bread, milk, produce, and meat. |
| Public Transport & Car Costs in Fukui-Japan | Public transport tickets, taxi fares, fuel, and vehicle prices. |
| Utility & Internet Costs in Fukui-Japan | Monthly electricity, heating, water, mobile, and broadband bills. |
| Childcare & Preschool in Fukui-Japan | Preschool fees and international school tuition. |
| Clothing Prices in Fukui-Japan | Jeans, dresses, running shoes, and leather shoes from chain stores. |
| Gym, Cinema & Leisure in Fukui-Japan | Gym memberships, tennis court rentals, and cinema tickets. |
| Restaurant Prices in Fukui-Japan | Meals at inexpensive and mid-range restaurants, coffee, and soft drinks. |
| Salaries & Mortgages in Fukui-Japan | Average monthly net salary and mortgage interest rates. |
| Fukui-Japan FAQs | Common questions about rent, salaries, food, and transport in Fukui-Japan. |
Rent & Property Prices in Fukui-Japan
Apartment rent and property purchase price per square meter.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $255 | — |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $160 | — |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $447 | — |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $287 | — |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $1,276 | — |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | — | — |
- 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $255
- 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $160
- 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $447
- 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $287
- Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre $1,276
- Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre —
Grocery Prices in Fukui-Japan
Supermarket prices for staples like bread, milk, produce, and meat.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $0.83 | $0.83 – $1.79 |
| Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf) | $1.34 | $0.64 – $4.79 |
| White Rice (1 kg) | $1.28 | $1.28 – $7.02 |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $1.66 | $1.66 – $2.45 |
| Local Cheese (1 kg) | $9.70 | $6.38 – $15 |
| Chicken Fillets (1 kg) | $3.51 | $3.19 – $8.29 |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg) | $16 | $11 – $45 |
| Apples (1 kg) | $3.39 | $1.60 – $6.33 |
| Bananas (1 kg) | $1.98 | $1.28 – $3.19 |
| Oranges (1 kg) | $2.07 | $0.96 – $6.06 |
| Tomatoes (1 kg) | $3.19 | $1.60 – $6.70 |
| Potatoes (1 kg) | $1.55 | $1.15 – $1.91 |
| Onions (1 kg) | $1.17 | $0.96 – $1.91 |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $1.24 | $0.64 – $1.60 |
| Bottled Water (1.5 Liter) | $0.81 | $0.61 – $1.28 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $6.38 | $4.40 – $26 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle) | $1.79 | $1.28 – $3.19 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle) | $2.55 | $1.60 – $3.83 |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $3.45 | $3.19 – $3.96 |
- Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) $0.83$0.83 – $1.79
- Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf) $1.34$0.64 – $4.79
- White Rice (1 kg) $1.28$1.28 – $7.02
- Eggs (12, Large Size) $1.66$1.66 – $2.45
- Local Cheese (1 kg) $9.70$6.38 – $15
- Chicken Fillets (1 kg) $3.51$3.19 – $8.29
- Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg) $16$11 – $45
- Apples (1 kg) $3.39$1.60 – $6.33
- Bananas (1 kg) $1.98$1.28 – $3.19
- Oranges (1 kg) $2.07$0.96 – $6.06
- Tomatoes (1 kg) $3.19$1.60 – $6.70
- Potatoes (1 kg) $1.55$1.15 – $1.91
- Onions (1 kg) $1.17$0.96 – $1.91
- Lettuce (1 Head) $1.24$0.64 – $1.60
- Bottled Water (1.5 Liter) $0.81$0.61 – $1.28
- Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) $6.38$4.40 – $26
- Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle) $1.79$1.28 – $3.19
- Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle) $2.55$1.60 – $3.83
- Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) $3.45$3.19 – $3.96
Public Transport & Car Costs in Fukui-Japan
Public transport tickets, taxi fares, fuel, and vehicle prices.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $2.55 | — |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $32 | — |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $3.99 | $3.83 – $4.47 |
| Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) | $1.91 | $1.47 – $3.19 |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $22 | $22 – $38 |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $1.07 | $1.07 – $1.12 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $8,932 | $8,932 – $21,910 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $12,314 | $12,314 – $15,632 |
- One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $2.55
- Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $32
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $3.99$3.83 – $4.47
- Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) $1.91$1.47 – $3.19
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $22$22 – $38
- Gasoline (1 Liter) $1.07$1.07 – $1.12
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $8,932$8,932 – $21,910
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $12,314$12,314 – $15,632
Utility & Internet Costs in Fukui-Japan
Monthly electricity, heating, water, mobile, and broadband bills.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $89 | $89 – $155 |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $13 | $13 – $38 |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $32 | $24 – $64 |
- Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) $89$89 – $155
- Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) $13$13 – $38
- Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) $32$24 – $64
Childcare & Preschool in Fukui-Japan
Preschool fees and international school tuition.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $521 | $160 – $1,051 |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $9,570 | $9,570 – $15,951 |
- Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child $521$160 – $1,051
- International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child $9,570$9,570 – $15,951
Clothing Prices in Fukui-Japan
Jeans, dresses, running shoes, and leather shoes from chain stores.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $19 | $16 – $128 |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $13 | $13 – $54 |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $32 | $32 – $128 |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $32 | $32 – $128 |
- Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) $19$16 – $128
- Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) $13$13 – $54
- Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) $32$32 – $128
- Men's Leather Business Shoes $32$32 – $128
Gym, Cinema & Leisure in Fukui-Japan
Gym memberships, tennis court rentals, and cinema tickets.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $32 | — |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $3.76 | — |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $7.02 | $7.02 – $19 |
- Monthly Fitness Club Membership $32
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) $3.76
- Cinema Ticket (International Release) $7.02$7.02 – $19
Restaurant Prices in Fukui-Japan
Meals at inexpensive and mid-range restaurants, coffee, and soft drinks.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $4.47 | $4.47 – $9.57 |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $32 | $19 – $77 |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $3.19 | $3.19 – $5.10 |
| Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter) | $2.55 | $1.85 – $3.83 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle) | $2.23 | $2.23 – $5.10 |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $2.87 | $1.91 – $4.47 |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle) | $0.83 | $0.83 – $2.55 |
| Bottled Water (0.33 Liter) | $0.45 | $0.45 – $1.08 |
- Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant $4.47$4.47 – $9.57
- Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) $32$19 – $77
- Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) $3.19$3.19 – $5.10
- Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter) $2.55$1.85 – $3.83
- Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle) $2.23$2.23 – $5.10
- Cappuccino (Regular Size) $2.87$1.91 – $4.47
- Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle) $0.83$0.83 – $2.55
- Bottled Water (0.33 Liter) $0.45$0.45 – $1.08
Salaries & Mortgages in Fukui-Japan
Average monthly net salary and mortgage interest rates.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $1,946 | — |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 1.00% | — |
- Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $1,946
- Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 1.00%
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to live in Fukui-Japan?
- An estimated $419 per month covers rent, food, utilities, and transport for one person in Fukui-Japan. A family of four needs around $996 per month, while students living shared accommodation manage on roughly $261.
- How much money do I need to live in Fukui-Japan?
- Plan for at least $419 per month as a single person, $996 per month for a family of four, or $261 per month as a student in shared accommodation. Add 15–25% on top for taxes, savings, and discretionary spending — that's the salary you should be targeting before relocating to Fukui-Japan.
- What is the average rent in Fukui-Japan?
- A one-bedroom apartment in Fukui-Japan rents for around $255 per month, with three-bedroom apartments in the city centre around $447 per month. Prices vary depending on neighbourhood, building age, and furnishings.
- What is the average salary in Fukui-Japan?
- The average monthly net salary in Fukui-Japan is around $1,946. Whether that's enough to live comfortably depends on housing choice — rent typically claims 13% of a single-person paycheck.
- How much does food cost in Fukui-Japan?
- A meal at an inexpensive restaurant in Fukui-Japan costs around $4.47. Cooking at home, a single person spends roughly $44 per month on groceries. Staples like milk ($0.83/L) and bread ($1.34/500g) are typical.
- What is public transport like in Fukui-Japan?
- A monthly public transport pass in Fukui-Japan costs around $32. Cities with extensive metro and bus networks generally let residents skip car ownership entirely, particularly when commuting from areas outside the city centre.
- Is the internet expensive in Fukui-Japan?
- Unlimited broadband at 60 Mbps or higher in Fukui-Japan costs around $32 per month — useful context for remote workers comparing locations.