福井県
Higher cost area, driven by eyewear manufacturing (90% of japan's glasses) & textiles, tight-knit local community.
Estimated Monthly Cost of Living
¥395,003
≈ $2,633 USD / month
Budget
¥276,502
Minimal spending, shared housing, cooking at home
Moderate
¥395,003
Average lifestyle, own apartment, occasional dining
Comfortable
¥553,005
Spacious flat, dining out often, leisure activities
Individual item prices in Fukui, sourced from e-Stat government data. Prices are in JPY.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Total Consumption Expenditure | ¥354,467 |
| Other Consumption Expenditure | ¥49,257 |
| Furniture & Household Utensils | ¥12,041 |
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.
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One of Asia's top dinosaur museums with rotating exhibits
Based on coworking availability, internet speed, and cafe culture.
Based on startup ecosystem, business support, and market access.
Heavy snowfall in winter. Warm, humid summers. Classic Sea of Japan climate.
Hokuriku Shinkansen extension (2024) boosting access; eyeglass manufacturing hub; lowest unemployment class.
GDP
¥3.5T
+0.4% YoY
GDP per Capita
¥4.6M
Avg. Income
305万円
≈ ¥3,050,000/yr
Unemployment
1.8%
Below national avg
Startup Rate
3.4%
Below average
Avg. Rent (1K)
¥33,000
/month
Avg. Rent (2LDK)
¥50,000
/month
Land Price Trend
-0.1%
YoY change
Vacant House Rate
13.5%
Below national avg (13.6%)
Population Trend
↓ Declining
-0.8% YoY
Foreign Residents
13,000
+10.0% growth
Top Nationalities
| GDP | ¥3.5T |
| GDP Growth | +0.4% |
| Average Income | 305\u4E07\u5186 |
| Land Price Change | -0.1% |
| Vacant Houses | 13.5% |
| Foreign Residents | 13,000 |
| Startup Rate | 3.4% |
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 Fukui for a single person is approximately ¥395,003 (≈ $2,633 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 Fukui, 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.
Fukui is approximately 2% more expensive than the national average.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Food | ¥119,722 |
| Rice (Koshihikari) | ¥5,163 |
| Food (average) | ¥3,483 |
| Bread (white) | ¥608 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Transportation & Communication | ¥46,390 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Culture & Recreation | ¥35,751 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Housing | ¥30,865 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Fuel, Light & Water Charges | ¥28,282 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Medical Care | ¥15,878 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Clothing & Footwear | ¥10,614 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Education | ¥5,667 |
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