三重県
Higher cost area, driven by tourism & petrochemicals, tight-knit local community.
Estimated Monthly Cost of Living
¥317,942
≈ $2,120 USD / month
Budget
¥222,559
Minimal spending, shared housing, cooking at home
Moderate
¥317,942
Average lifestyle, own apartment, occasional dining
Comfortable
¥445,119
Spacious flat, dining out often, leisure activities
Individual item prices in Mie, sourced from e-Stat government data. Prices are in JPY.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Total Consumption Expenditure | ¥284,409 |
| Other Consumption Expenditure | ¥38,797 |
| Furniture & Household Utensils | ¥13,023 |
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.
Ise Grand Shrine New Year Pilgrimage
Millions visit Japan's most sacred Shinto shrine
Toba Sea Folk Festival
Diving women (ama) demonstrate traditional pearl diving
Based on coworking availability, internet speed, and cafe culture.
Based on startup ecosystem, business support, and market access.
Mild Pacific climate. Warm along the coast. Rainy season (tsuyu) brings significant rainfall.
Investment Highlight
Mie's existing semiconductor industry is expanding as part of Japan's national chip strategy, with Kioxia investments creating supply chain opportunities.
Mie Prefecture, already home to major semiconductor facilities, is benefiting from Japan's national semiconductor strategy. Kioxia and other chipmakers are expanding operations in the region.
Business Opportunity
Supply chain opportunities in semiconductor materials and equipment. Growing demand for skilled workers and supporting services.
Petrochemical and semiconductor manufacturing corridor; Ise Shrine tourism; linked to Nagoya metro.
GDP
¥8.2T
+0.6% YoY
GDP per Capita
¥4.6M
Avg. Income
320万円
≈ ¥3,200,000/yr
Unemployment
2.3%
Below national avg
Startup Rate
3.5%
Below average
Avg. Rent (1K)
¥35,000
/month
Avg. Rent (2LDK)
¥55,000
/month
Land Price Trend
-0.2%
YoY change
Vacant House Rate
14.5%
Above national avg (13.6%)
Population Trend
↓ Declining
-0.6% YoY
Foreign Residents
56,000
+8.5% growth
Top Nationalities
| GDP | ¥8.2T |
| GDP Growth | +0.6% |
| Average Income | 320\u4E07\u5186 |
| Land Price Change | -0.2% |
| Vacant Houses | 14.5% |
| Foreign Residents | 56,000 |
| 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 Mie for a single person is approximately ¥317,942 (≈ $2,120 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 Mie, 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.
Mie is approximately 18% cheaper than the national average, making it one of the more affordable prefectures in Japan.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Food | ¥102,774 |
| Rice (Koshihikari) | ¥5,057 |
| Food (average) | ¥3,651 |
| Bread (white) | ¥550 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Transportation & Communication | ¥32,964 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Culture & Recreation | ¥32,455 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Fuel, Light & Water Charges | ¥22,459 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Medical Care | ¥12,831 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Clothing & Footwear | ¥11,435 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Housing | ¥11,319 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Education | ¥6,352 |
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