福島県
Higher cost area, driven by agriculture & manufacturing, tight-knit local community.
Estimated Monthly Cost of Living
¥356,756
≈ $2,378 USD / month
Budget
¥249,729
Minimal spending, shared housing, cooking at home
Moderate
¥356,756
Average lifestyle, own apartment, occasional dining
Comfortable
¥499,459
Spacious flat, dining out often, leisure activities
Individual item prices in Fukushima, sourced from e-Stat government data. Prices are in JPY.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Total Consumption Expenditure | ¥317,616 |
| Other Consumption Expenditure | ¥47,122 |
| Furniture & Household Utensils | ¥13,979 |
| Retail Price Index(index) | ¥5,030 |
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.
Aizu Festival
Samurai procession recreating the history of Aizu domain
Waraji Matsuri
Giant straw sandal festival in Fukushima City
Based on coworking availability, internet speed, and cafe culture.
Based on startup ecosystem, business support, and market access.
Varies by region: coastal Hamadori is mild, mountainous Aizu gets heavy snow, inland Nakadori is moderate.
Reconstruction investment ongoing; robotics and hydrogen energy R&D zones; moderate recovery.
GDP
¥7.5T
+0.5% YoY
GDP per Capita
¥4.1M
Avg. Income
295万円
≈ ¥2,950,000/yr
Unemployment
2.9%
Near national avg
Startup Rate
3.5%
Below average
Avg. Rent (1K)
¥33,000
/month
Avg. Rent (2LDK)
¥52,000
/month
Land Price Trend
-0.8%
YoY change
Vacant House Rate
14.2%
Above national avg (13.6%)
Population Trend
↓ Declining
-1.1% YoY
Foreign Residents
15,000
+11.0% growth
Top Nationalities
| GDP | ¥7.5T |
| GDP Growth | +0.5% |
| Average Income | 295\u4E07\u5186 |
| Land Price Change | -0.8% |
| Vacant Houses | 14.2% |
| Foreign Residents | 15,000 |
| Startup Rate | 3.5% |
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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The estimated monthly cost of living in Fukushima for a single person is approximately ¥356,756 (≈ $2,378 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 Fukushima, 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.
Fukushima is approximately 7% cheaper than the national average, making it one of the more affordable prefectures in Japan.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Food | ¥109,842 |
| Rice (Koshihikari) | ¥4,757 |
| Food (average) | ¥3,356 |
| Bread (white) | ¥274 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Transportation & Communication | ¥43,056 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Culture & Recreation | ¥32,333 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Fuel, Light & Water Charges | ¥31,746 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Medical Care | ¥13,007 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Housing | ¥12,971 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Clothing & Footwear | ¥10,503 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Education | ¥3,056 |
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