山形県
Higher cost area, driven by agriculture (cherries, rice) & manufacturing, tight-knit local community.
Estimated Monthly Cost of Living
¥410,835
≈ $2,739 USD / month
Budget
¥287,584
Minimal spending, shared housing, cooking at home
Moderate
¥410,835
Average lifestyle, own apartment, occasional dining
Comfortable
¥575,168
Spacious flat, dining out often, leisure activities
Individual item prices in Yamagata, sourced from e-Stat government data. Prices are in JPY.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Total Consumption Expenditure | ¥366,425 |
| Other Consumption Expenditure | ¥63,274 |
| Furniture & Household Utensils | ¥12,293 |
| Retail Price Index(index) | ¥5,162 |
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.
Yamagata Hanagasa Matsuri
10,000+ dancers with flower-decorated straw hats
Imoni Festival
Giant pot stew cooked outdoors along the Mamigasaki River
Based on coworking availability, internet speed, and cafe culture.
Based on startup ecosystem, business support, and market access.
Heavy snowfall in winter. Hot, humid summers. Yamagata City holds Japan's historical heat record.
Strong agriculture and manufacturing base; affordable living; Yamagata city retains moderate demand.
GDP
¥4.2T
0.0% YoY
GDP per Capita
¥3.9M
Avg. Income
280万円
≈ ¥2,800,000/yr
Unemployment
2.6%
Near national avg
Startup Rate
3.2%
Below average
Avg. Rent (1K)
¥30,000
/month
Avg. Rent (2LDK)
¥48,000
/month
Land Price Trend
-1.3%
YoY change
Vacant House Rate
14.8%
Above national avg (13.6%)
Population Trend
↓ Declining
-1.2% YoY
Foreign Residents
8,000
+9.0% growth
Top Nationalities
| GDP | ¥4.2T |
| GDP Growth | 0.0% |
| Average Income | 280\u4E07\u5186 |
| Land Price Change | -1.3% |
| Vacant Houses | 14.8% |
| Foreign Residents | 8,000 |
| Startup Rate | 3.2% |
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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The estimated monthly cost of living in Yamagata for a single person is approximately ¥410,835 (≈ $2,739 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 Yamagata, 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.
Yamagata is approximately 7% more expensive than the national average.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Food | ¥123,927 |
| Rice (Koshihikari) | ¥5,162 |
| Food (average) | ¥3,416 |
| Bread (white) | ¥383 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Transportation & Communication | ¥43,230 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Fuel, Light & Water Charges | ¥36,830 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Culture & Recreation | ¥33,135 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Medical Care | ¥16,064 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Housing | ¥14,132 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Clothing & Footwear | ¥11,791 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Education | ¥11,748 |
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