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Oita

大分県

At a Glance

Monthly Cost
¥322,929≈ $2,153/mo
Avg Rent (1K)
¥34,000/month
Avg Income
290万円/year
Vacant Houses
16.5%vacancy rate
Foreign Community
SmallSmall
Nomad Score
2/5
Safety
Very Safe
Affordability
85/100Very Affordable

Higher cost area, driven by tourism (onsen) & manufacturing, tight-knit local community.

Estimated Monthly Cost of Living

¥322,929

≈ $2,153 USD / month

16% cheaper than national average

Budget

¥226,050

Minimal spending, shared housing, cooking at home

Moderate

¥322,929

Average lifestyle, own apartment, occasional dining

Comfortable

¥452,100

Spacious flat, dining out often, leisure activities

Monthly Spending Breakdown

Other
¥195,28060.5%
Food & Groceries
¥57,43617.8%
Transportation
¥18,7655.8%
Entertainment
¥13,9874.3%
Utilities
¥11,8293.7%
Healthcare
¥8,1492.5%
Housing & Rent
¥7,9502.5%
Clothing
¥6,0181.9%
Education
¥3,5151.1%

Price Details

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

Other(3 items)
Total Consumption Expenditure¥288,531
Other Consumption Expenditure¥55,887
Furniture & Household Utensils¥10,637
Food & Groceries(3 items)
Food¥94,349
Rice (Koshihikari)¥5,087
Food (average)¥4,993
Transportation(1 items)
Transportation & Communication¥34,119
Entertainment(1 items)
Culture & Recreation¥25,431
Utilities(1 items)
Fuel, Light & Water Charges¥21,507
Healthcare(1 items)
Medical Care¥14,817
Housing & Rent(1 items)
Housing¥14,454
Clothing(1 items)
Clothing & Footwear¥10,941
Education(1 items)
Education¥6,390

Foreign Community in Oita

Small Community16,500 foreign residents (1.5% of population)+11.5% 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

Tourism (onsen)ManufacturingAgricultureFisheries

Local Specialties

Toriten (chicken tempura)Beppu onsen eggsKabosu citrusSeki aji (horse mackerel)Bungo beef

Lifestyle

Japan's hot spring capital (Beppu)Onsen everywhereAffordableRelaxed lifestyle

Events & Festivals

Apr

Beppu Onsen Festival

Celebrate Beppu's 2,000+ hot spring sources

Jul

Hita Gion Festival

Elaborate float procession in the riverside town of Hita

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

Hot springs (8 distinct types)Hiking (Kuju Mountains)CyclingRafting

Climate

Mild winters. Warm, humid summers. Comfortable year-round. Mountain areas are cooler.

Foreign Community

Community SizeSmall
English Friendliness
2/5

Future Events & Business Opportunities

Investment Highlight

Oita's onsen tourism is evolving into a wellness economy, with growing international demand for health retreats and workation facilities near Beppu's world-famous hot springs.

2027

Onsen Tourism & Wellness Economy Growth

TourismMedium Impact

Oita Prefecture, home to Beppu — Japan's hot spring capital — is expanding its wellness tourism offerings. International visitor numbers are growing as the prefecture promotes health tourism and workation programs.

Business Opportunity

Wellness tourism, onsen-based health retreats, and workation facility development. Growing international demand for authentic Japanese wellness experiences.

Infrastructure Projects

  • Beppu onsen district revitalization
  • Oita City center redevelopment

Economic & Investment Profile

Investment Signal: Stable

Beppu/Yufuin onsen tourism; geothermal energy leader; semiconductor supply chain beneficiary.

Economic Overview

GDP

¥4.5T

+0.5% YoY

GDP per Capita

¥3.9M

Avg. Income

290万円

≈ ¥2,900,000/yr

Unemployment

2.5%

Below national avg

Startup Rate

3.3%

Below average

Real Estate Market

Avg. Rent (1K)

¥33,000

/month

Avg. Rent (2LDK)

¥50,000

/month

Land Price Trend

+0.2%

YoY change

Vacant House Rate

14.5%

Above national avg (13.6%)

Demographics

Population Trend

↓ Declining

-0.7% YoY

Foreign Residents

16,500

+11.5% growth

Top Nationalities

1.Vietnamese2.Chinese3.Filipino

Key Metrics at a Glance

GDP¥4.5T
GDP Growth+0.5%
Average Income290\u4E07\u5186
Land Price Change+0.2%
Vacant Houses14.5%
Foreign Residents16,500
Startup Rate3.3%

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 Oita?

The estimated monthly cost of living in Oita for a single person is approximately ¥322,929 (≈ $2,153 USD). This includes rent, food, utilities, transportation, and other daily expenses based on government survey data.

What are specific item prices in Oita?

The Price Details section below shows individual item prices in Oita, 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 Oita expensive compared to other prefectures?

Oita is approximately 16% cheaper than the national average, making it one of the more affordable prefectures in Japan.