Cost of Living in Fukuoka
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Fukuoka, Japan.
Overall, the cost of living in Fukuoka is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 40 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)47
Groceries index43
Dining out index40
Transport index31
Utilities index37
Median annual salary$32,823
Minimum wage$6.31/hr
Est. monthly childcare$346
Est. monthly healthcare premium$130
YoY inflation2.6%
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