秋田県
Higher cost area, driven by agriculture (rice) & forestry, tight-knit local community.
Estimated Monthly Cost of Living
¥352,688
≈ $2,351 USD / month
Budget
¥246,882
Minimal spending, shared housing, cooking at home
Moderate
¥352,688
Average lifestyle, own apartment, occasional dining
Comfortable
¥493,763
Spacious flat, dining out often, leisure activities
Individual item prices in Akita, sourced from e-Stat government data. Prices are in JPY.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Total Consumption Expenditure | ¥313,631 |
| Other Consumption Expenditure | ¥40,446 |
| Furniture & Household Utensils | ¥15,362 |
| Retail Price Index(index) | ¥5,092 |
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.
Akita Kanto Matsuri
Performers balance long bamboo poles with 46 lanterns
Namahage Festival
Demon-masked figures visit homes in traditional folklore ritual
Based on coworking availability, internet speed, and cafe culture.
Based on startup ecosystem, business support, and market access.
Heavy snow in winter, especially inland. Warm, humid summers. Sea of Japan climate.
Japan's fastest-declining population; very affordable housing; renewable energy sector growing.
GDP
¥3.5T
-0.5% YoY
GDP per Capita
¥3.6M
Avg. Income
265万円
≈ ¥2,650,000/yr
Unemployment
3.2%
Above national avg
Startup Rate
2.8%
Below average
Avg. Rent (1K)
¥28,000
/month
Avg. Rent (2LDK)
¥45,000
/month
Land Price Trend
-2.0%
YoY change
Vacant House Rate
16.8%
Above national avg (13.6%)
Population Trend
↓ Declining
-1.6% YoY
Foreign Residents
4,800
+7.5% growth
Top Nationalities
| GDP | ¥3.5T |
| GDP Growth | -0.5% |
| Average Income | 265\u4E07\u5186 |
| Land Price Change | -2.0% |
| Vacant Houses | 16.8% |
| Foreign Residents | 4,800 |
| Startup Rate | 2.8% |
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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The estimated monthly cost of living in Akita for a single person is approximately ¥352,688 (≈ $2,351 USD). This includes rent, food, utilities, transportation, and other daily expenses based on government survey data.
The Price Details section below shows individual item prices in Akita, 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.
Akita is approximately 8% cheaper than the national average, making it one of the more affordable prefectures in Japan.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Food | ¥101,350 |
| Rice (Koshihikari) | ¥5,092 |
| Food (average) | ¥3,408 |
| Bread (white) | ¥397 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Transportation & Communication | ¥65,029 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Fuel, Light & Water Charges | ¥33,464 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Culture & Recreation | ¥28,437 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Medical Care | ¥14,342 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Clothing & Footwear | ¥8,543 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Housing | ¥4,831 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Education | ¥1,827 |
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