島根県
Higher cost area, driven by agriculture & fisheries, tight-knit local community.
Estimated Monthly Cost of Living
¥343,779
≈ $2,292 USD / month
Budget
¥240,645
Minimal spending, shared housing, cooking at home
Moderate
¥343,779
Average lifestyle, own apartment, occasional dining
Comfortable
¥481,291
Spacious flat, dining out often, leisure activities
Individual item prices in Shimane, sourced from e-Stat government data. Prices are in JPY.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Total Consumption Expenditure | ¥307,562 |
| Other Consumption Expenditure | ¥47,909 |
| Furniture & Household Utensils | ¥9,815 |
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.
Kamiari Matsuri
Month when all Japan's gods gather at Izumo Grand Shrine
Iwami Kagura
Spectacular masked dance performances of mythological stories
Based on coworking availability, internet speed, and cafe culture.
Based on startup ecosystem, business support, and market access.
Sea of Japan climate with moderate snow. Warm, humid summers. Often cloudy in winter.
Izumo tourism and IT industry emerging; significant population decline; very affordable living.
GDP
¥2.5T
-0.1% YoY
GDP per Capita
¥3.7M
Avg. Income
275万円
≈ ¥2,750,000/yr
Unemployment
2.3%
Below national avg
Startup Rate
2.9%
Below average
Avg. Rent (1K)
¥30,000
/month
Avg. Rent (2LDK)
¥45,000
/month
Land Price Trend
-1.2%
YoY change
Vacant House Rate
15.2%
Above national avg (13.6%)
Population Trend
↓ Declining
-1.1% YoY
Foreign Residents
10,500
+11.0% growth
Top Nationalities
| GDP | ¥2.5T |
| GDP Growth | -0.1% |
| Average Income | 275\u4E07\u5186 |
| Land Price Change | -1.2% |
| Vacant Houses | 15.2% |
| Foreign Residents | 10,500 |
| Startup Rate | 2.9% |
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 Shimane for a single person is approximately ¥343,779 (≈ $2,292 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 Shimane, 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.
Shimane is approximately 11% cheaper than the national average, making it one of the more affordable prefectures in Japan.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Food | ¥104,798 |
| Rice (Koshihikari) | ¥4,974 |
| Food (average) | ¥4,957 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Transportation & Communication | ¥38,199 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Culture & Recreation | ¥31,749 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Fuel, Light & Water Charges | ¥29,617 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Housing | ¥21,148 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Medical Care | ¥10,967 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Clothing & Footwear | ¥8,786 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Education | ¥4,572 |
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