Thinking about living in Tokyo or Fukuoka? Here's a detailed comparison of monthly expenses based on official Japanese government data.
The Verdict
Fukuoka is 9.1% cheaper
You save approximately ¥39,288 ($262 USD) per month by living in Fukuoka instead of Tokyo.
¥430,771
$2,872 / month
¥391,482
$2,610 / month
More Affordable| Category | Tokyo | Fukuoka | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👕Clothing | ¥9,285 | ¥6,475 | +¥2,810 |
| 📚Education | ¥5,111 | ¥7,494 | ¥-2,383 |
| 🎌Entertainment | ¥24,897 | ¥15,274 | +¥9,623 |
| 🍱Food & Groceries | ¥76,097 | ¥63,669 | +¥12,428 |
| 🏥Healthcare | ¥11,321 | ¥11,694 | ¥-372 |
| 🏠Housing & Rent | ¥19,262 |
| ¥27,544 |
| ¥-8,282 |
| 📦Other | ¥254,650 | ¥233,250 | +¥21,401 |
| 🚃Transportation | ¥19,729 | ¥16,497 | +¥3,231 |
| 💡Utilities | ¥10,419 | ¥9,587 | +¥832 |
| Total | ¥430,771 | ¥391,482 | +¥39,288 |