Public Transport & Car Costs in Kyoto-Japan
The average price of a monthly public-transport pass in Kyoto-Japan, Japan is $82. We track 8 items in this category — see the full breakdown below.
All prices in USD; switch currency above the table.
On this page 4 sections
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Public Transport & Car Costs in Kyoto-Japan: price table | 8 items with median prices and high–low ranges. |
| Compare to similar cities | Cities with comparable cost tier and region. |
| Other categories in Kyoto-Japan | Jump to housing, food, transport, utilities, and more. |
| Transportation FAQs for Kyoto-Japan | Common questions about pricing, units, and refresh cadence. |
Public Transport & Car Costs in Kyoto-Japan
Public transport tickets, taxi fares, fuel, and vehicle prices.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $1.47 | $1.40 – $1.60 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $82 | $64 – $100 |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $3.19 | $2.93 – $3.83 |
| Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) | $3.83 | $3.19 – $5.10 |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | — | — |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $1.10 | $1.08 – $1.12 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $21,910 | $21,910 – $21,910 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $15,359 | $14,542 – $15,632 |
- One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $1.47$1.40 – $1.60
- Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $82$64 – $100
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $3.19$2.93 – $3.83
- Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) $3.83$3.19 – $5.10
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) —
- Gasoline (1 Liter) $1.10$1.08 – $1.12
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $21,910$21,910 – $21,910
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $15,359$14,542 – $15,632
Other categories in Kyoto-Japan
Transportation in Kyoto-Japan: FAQs
- How much does transportation cost in Kyoto-Japan?
- The average price of a monthly public-transport pass in Kyoto-Japan, Japan is around $82. See the table above for the full breakdown across 8 items.
- Are these transportation prices in USD?
- Yes — every price on this page is normalized to US Dollars. Use the currency switcher above the table to convert to your local currency.
- How current is the transportation data for Kyoto-Japan?
- Prices were last refreshed on May 11, 2026. We refresh from public price databases on a scheduled cadence.
- What's not included on this page?
- This page focuses on transportation. For an end-to-end monthly budget — rent + food + utilities + transit — see the Kyoto-Japan main cost-of-living page.