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Kagoshima

鹿児島県

At a Glance

Monthly Cost
¥412,043≈ $2,747/mo
Avg Rent (1K)
¥35,000/month
Avg Income
280万円/year
Vacant Houses
18.4%vacancy rate
Foreign Community
SmallSmall
Nomad Score
2/5
Safety
Very Safe
Affordability
83/100Very Affordable

Higher cost area, driven by agriculture & livestock (kurobuta pigs), tight-knit local community.

Estimated Monthly Cost of Living

¥412,043

≈ $2,747 USD / month

7% more expensive than national average

Budget

¥288,430

Minimal spending, shared housing, cooking at home

Moderate

¥412,043

Average lifestyle, own apartment, occasional dining

Comfortable

¥576,860

Spacious flat, dining out often, leisure activities

Monthly Spending Breakdown

Other
¥241,00958.5%
Food & Groceries
¥66,02516.0%
Transportation
¥38,8159.4%
Entertainment
¥19,9104.8%
Healthcare
¥14,0663.4%
Utilities
¥9,4092.3%
Housing & Rent
¥9,3212.3%
Clothing
¥8,2472.0%
Education
¥5,2421.3%

Price Details

Individual item prices in Kagoshima, sourced from e-Stat government data. Prices are in JPY.

Other(3 items)
Total Consumption Expenditure¥369,704
Other Consumption Expenditure¥54,135
Furniture & Household Utensils¥14,359
Food & Groceries(3 items)
Food¥110,285
Rice (Koshihikari)¥4,973
Food (average)¥4,787
Transportation(1 items)
Transportation & Communication¥70,572
Entertainment(1 items)
Culture & Recreation¥36,200
Healthcare(1 items)
Medical Care¥25,575
Utilities(1 items)
Fuel, Light & Water Charges¥17,107
Housing & Rent(1 items)
Housing¥16,948
Clothing(1 items)
Clothing & Footwear¥14,994
Education(1 items)
Education¥9,530

Foreign Community in Kagoshima

Small Community14,000 foreign residents (0.9% of population)+12.5% growth

Top Nationalities

Vietnamese
Chinese
Filipino

Source: Immigration Services Agency (出入国在留管理庁) end-of-2023 statistics. A larger foreign community often means more multilingual services, international shops, and established support networks for newcomers.

Lifestyle Profile

Top Industries

AgricultureLivestock (Kurobuta pigs)TourismSpace industry (Tanegashima)

Local Specialties

Kurobuta pork (Berkshire)Sweet potatoes (imo-jochu shochu)Satsuma-age (fried fish cake)Kibinago (silver-stripe herring)

Lifestyle

Active volcano (Sakurajima)Yakushima UNESCO forestsTropical southern vibeVery affordableShochu culture

Events & Festivals

Nov

Ohara Matsuri

Southern Japan's biggest dance festival with 20,000 dancers

Year-round

Sakurajima Eruption Viewing

Active volcano eruptions visible from Kagoshima City

Digital Nomad Score

2/5 — Fair

Based on coworking availability, internet speed, and cafe culture.

Entrepreneur Score

2/5 — Fair

Based on startup ecosystem, business support, and market access.

Outdoor & Activities

Volcano viewingHot springs (sand baths)HikingDiving (Yakushima)Surfing

Climate

Warm subtropical climate. Mild winters. Hot, humid summers. Yakushima gets extreme rainfall.

Foreign Community

Community SizeSmall
English Friendliness
1/5

Future Events & Business Opportunities

Investment Highlight

Kagoshima's unique position as Japan's space launch gateway and its proximity to the Kumamoto semiconductor boom create emerging opportunities.

2027

Tanegashima Space Center Growth

BusinessLow Impact

JAXA's Tanegashima Space Center continues to increase launch frequency. Japan's growing space industry and private launch companies are creating new economic activity in the region.

Business Opportunity

Space tourism (launch viewing), aerospace supply chain, and related tech services. Kagoshima's position as Japan's space gateway creates unique niche opportunities.

Infrastructure Projects

  • Tanegashima Space Center upgrades
  • Kagoshima City streetcar modernization

Economic & Investment Profile

Investment Signal: Stable

Space launch center (Tanegashima); shochu and agriculture; Sakurajima tourism; affordable southern living.

Economic Overview

GDP

¥5.6T

+0.4% YoY

GDP per Capita

¥3.5M

Avg. Income

280万円

≈ ¥2,800,000/yr

Unemployment

2.7%

Near national avg

Startup Rate

3.2%

Below average

Real Estate Market

Avg. Rent (1K)

¥33,000

/month

Avg. Rent (2LDK)

¥50,000

/month

Land Price Trend

-0.3%

YoY change

Vacant House Rate

15.8%

Above national avg (13.6%)

Demographics

Population Trend

↓ Declining

-0.9% YoY

Foreign Residents

14,000

+12.5% growth

Top Nationalities

1.Vietnamese2.Chinese3.Filipino

Key Metrics at a Glance

GDP¥5.6T
GDP Growth+0.4%
Average Income280\u4E07\u5186
Land Price Change-0.3%
Vacant Houses15.8%
Foreign Residents14,000
Startup Rate3.2%

Sources: Cabinet Office (GDP), Ministry of Internal Affairs (population), Immigration Services Agency (foreign residents), MLIT (land prices, housing survey), National Tax Agency (income). Data from 2022-2024 publications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to live in Kagoshima?

The estimated monthly cost of living in Kagoshima for a single person is approximately ¥412,043 (≈ $2,747 USD). This includes rent, food, utilities, transportation, and other daily expenses based on government survey data.

What are specific item prices in Kagoshima?

The Price Details section below shows individual item prices in Kagoshima, grouped by category (food, housing, utilities, etc.). You can see exactly how much everyday items like rice, eggs, milk, and transit passes cost, sourced directly from Japan's e-Stat government data.

Is Kagoshima expensive compared to other prefectures?

Kagoshima is approximately 7% more expensive than the national average.