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Okayama

岡山県

At a Glance

Monthly Cost
¥411,247≈ $2,742/mo
Avg Rent (1K)
¥38,000/month
Avg Income
310万円/year
Vacant Houses
15.6%vacancy rate
Foreign Community
SmallSmall
Nomad Score
2/5
Safety
Very Safe
Affordability
87/100Very Affordable

Higher cost area, driven by manufacturing (mizushima industrial complex) & agriculture, tight-knit local community.

Estimated Monthly Cost of Living

¥411,247

≈ $2,742 USD / month

7% more expensive than national average

Budget

¥287,873

Minimal spending, shared housing, cooking at home

Moderate

¥411,247

Average lifestyle, own apartment, occasional dining

Comfortable

¥575,745

Spacious flat, dining out often, leisure activities

Monthly Spending Breakdown

Other
¥247,05860.1%
Food & Groceries
¥68,52016.7%
Transportation
¥37,6179.1%
Entertainment
¥19,8734.8%
Utilities
¥11,8212.9%
Healthcare
¥9,8702.4%
Housing & Rent
¥7,2771.8%
Clothing
¥5,9691.5%
Education
¥3,2410.8%

Price Details

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

Other(3 items)
Total Consumption Expenditure¥368,613
Other Consumption Expenditure¥61,121
Furniture & Household Utensils¥19,463
Food & Groceries(3 items)
Food¥114,087
Rice (Koshihikari)¥5,252
Food (average)¥5,243
Transportation(1 items)
Transportation & Communication¥68,394
Entertainment(1 items)
Culture & Recreation¥36,133
Utilities(1 items)
Fuel, Light & Water Charges¥21,493
Healthcare(1 items)
Medical Care¥17,946
Housing & Rent(1 items)
Housing¥13,231
Clothing(1 items)
Clothing & Footwear¥10,853
Education(1 items)
Education¥5,892

Foreign Community in Okayama

Medium Community32,000 foreign residents (1.7% of population)+10.5% 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

Manufacturing (Mizushima industrial complex)AgricultureHealthcareEducation

Local Specialties

White peachesMuscat grapesKibi dangoBarazushi (scattered sushi)Denim (Kojima)

Lifestyle

Sunny climate (Land of Sunshine)Beautiful canal district (Kurashiki)AffordableDenim capital

Events & Festivals

Aug

Okayama Momotaro Festival

Dance festival celebrating the Peach Boy folktale

Year-round

Kurashiki Ivy Square Events

Art and culture events in the historic canal district

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

Cycling (Kibi Plain)Island hopping (Seto Inland Sea)HikingSailing

Climate

One of Japan's sunniest and driest prefectures. Mild Seto Inland Sea climate year-round.

Foreign Community

Community SizeSmall
English Friendliness
2/5

Economic & Investment Profile

Investment Signal: Stable

Known as 'disaster-safe' prefecture; growing as backup office location; moderate manufacturing base.

Economic Overview

GDP

¥7.8T

+0.7% YoY

GDP per Capita

¥4.1M

Avg. Income

315万円

≈ ¥3,150,000/yr

Unemployment

2.3%

Below national avg

Startup Rate

3.5%

Below average

Real Estate Market

Avg. Rent (1K)

¥35,000

/month

Avg. Rent (2LDK)

¥55,000

/month

Land Price Trend

+0.3%

YoY change

Vacant House Rate

14.5%

Above national avg (13.6%)

Demographics

Population Trend

↓ Declining

-0.5% YoY

Foreign Residents

32,000

+10.5% growth

Top Nationalities

1.Vietnamese2.Chinese3.Filipino

Key Metrics at a Glance

GDP¥7.8T
GDP Growth+0.7%
Average Income315\u4E07\u5186
Land Price Change+0.3%
Vacant Houses14.5%
Foreign Residents32,000
Startup Rate3.5%

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 Okayama?

The estimated monthly cost of living in Okayama for a single person is approximately ¥411,247 (≈ $2,742 USD). This includes rent, food, utilities, transportation, and other daily expenses based on government survey data.

What are specific item prices in Okayama?

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

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