兵庫県
Higher cost area, driven by manufacturing (steel) & tourism, large international community.
Estimated Monthly Cost of Living
¥385,038
≈ $2,567 USD / month
Budget
¥269,527
Minimal spending, shared housing, cooking at home
Moderate
¥385,038
Average lifestyle, own apartment, occasional dining
Comfortable
¥539,053
Spacious flat, dining out often, leisure activities
Individual item prices in Hyogo, sourced from e-Stat government data. Prices are in JPY.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Total Consumption Expenditure | ¥344,811 |
| Other Consumption Expenditure | ¥44,344 |
| Furniture & Household Utensils | ¥9,001 |
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.
Kobe Luminarie
Stunning light festival commemorating the 1995 earthquake
Himeji Castle Cherry Blossom Viewing
1,000 cherry trees around Japan's most iconic castle
Based on coworking availability, internet speed, and cafe culture.
Based on startup ecosystem, business support, and market access.
Mild Seto Inland Sea climate. Warm winters near the coast. Cool mountain retreats nearby.
Investment Highlight
Kobe's world-class biomedical cluster and ongoing Sannomiya redevelopment offer opportunities in life sciences, medical tourism, and urban renewal.
Kobe's biomedical innovation cluster in Port Island continues expanding, attracting pharmaceutical companies and medical device startups. The cluster houses iPS cell research facilities and clinical trial centers.
Business Opportunity
Life science startups, medical device companies, and pharmaceutical services. Growing demand for bilingual medical professionals and research support.
Kobe biomedical cluster; port logistics hub; affordable alternative to Osaka; steady recovery.
GDP
¥21.5T
+0.9% YoY
GDP per Capita
¥3.9M
Avg. Income
350万円
≈ ¥3,500,000/yr
Unemployment
2.7%
Near national avg
Startup Rate
4.0%
Moderate
Avg. Rent (1K)
¥42,000
/month
Avg. Rent (2LDK)
¥72,000
/month
Land Price Trend
+1.2%
YoY change
Vacant House Rate
13.4%
Below national avg (13.6%)
Population Trend
↓ Declining
-0.4% YoY
Foreign Residents
115,000
+10.0% growth
Top Nationalities
| GDP | ¥21.5T |
| GDP Growth | +0.9% |
| Average Income | 350\u4E07\u5186 |
| Land Price Change | +1.2% |
| Vacant Houses | 13.4% |
| Foreign Residents | 115,000 |
| Startup Rate | 4.0% |
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.
Annual tuition fees for international schools in Hyogo, sorted from most affordable to highest. Fees are approximate and may vary by grade level; check each school's website for current rates.
Chuo-ku, Kobe
¥1,200,000 - ¥1,500,000
per year
Primary school only. Anglican heritage. One of Kobe's oldest international schools.
Suma-ku, Kobe
¥1,300,000 - ¥1,800,000
per year
Catholic school. US-accredited. Known for strong community and affordable tuition for Kobe.
Rokko Island, Kobe
¥2,000,000 - ¥2,600,000
per year
Founded 1913. Full IB World School. Boarding available. On Rokko Island with mountain/sea views.
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The estimated monthly cost of living in Hyogo for a single person is approximately ¥385,038 (≈ $2,567 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 Hyogo, 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.
Hyogo is approximately 0% cheaper than the national average, making it one of the more affordable prefectures in Japan.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Food | ¥113,931 |
| Rice (Koshihikari) | ¥5,235 |
| Food (average) | ¥5,212 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Transportation & Communication | ¥80,209 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Culture & Recreation | ¥35,257 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Fuel, Light & Water Charges | ¥18,455 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Clothing & Footwear | ¥13,560 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Housing | ¥12,100 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Medical Care | ¥11,467 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Education | ¥6,487 |
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