鹿児島県
Higher cost area, driven by agriculture & livestock (kurobuta pigs), tight-knit local community.
Estimated Monthly Cost of Living
¥412,043
≈ $2,747 USD / month
Budget
¥288,430
Minimal spending, shared housing, cooking at home
Moderate
¥412,043
Average lifestyle, own apartment, occasional dining
Comfortable
¥576,860
Spacious flat, dining out often, leisure activities
Individual item prices in Kagoshima, sourced from e-Stat government data. Prices are in JPY.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Total Consumption Expenditure | ¥369,704 |
| Other Consumption Expenditure | ¥54,135 |
| Furniture & Household Utensils | ¥14,359 |
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.
Ohara Matsuri
Southern Japan's biggest dance festival with 20,000 dancers
Sakurajima Eruption Viewing
Active volcano eruptions visible from Kagoshima City
Based on coworking availability, internet speed, and cafe culture.
Based on startup ecosystem, business support, and market access.
Warm subtropical climate. Mild winters. Hot, humid summers. Yakushima gets extreme rainfall.
Investment Highlight
Kagoshima's unique position as Japan's space launch gateway and its proximity to the Kumamoto semiconductor boom create emerging opportunities.
JAXA's Tanegashima Space Center continues to increase launch frequency. Japan's growing space industry and private launch companies are creating new economic activity in the region.
Business Opportunity
Space tourism (launch viewing), aerospace supply chain, and related tech services. Kagoshima's position as Japan's space gateway creates unique niche opportunities.
Space launch center (Tanegashima); shochu and agriculture; Sakurajima tourism; affordable southern living.
GDP
¥5.6T
+0.4% YoY
GDP per Capita
¥3.5M
Avg. Income
280万円
≈ ¥2,800,000/yr
Unemployment
2.7%
Near national avg
Startup Rate
3.2%
Below average
Avg. Rent (1K)
¥33,000
/month
Avg. Rent (2LDK)
¥50,000
/month
Land Price Trend
-0.3%
YoY change
Vacant House Rate
15.8%
Above national avg (13.6%)
Population Trend
↓ Declining
-0.9% YoY
Foreign Residents
14,000
+12.5% growth
Top Nationalities
| GDP | ¥5.6T |
| GDP Growth | +0.4% |
| Average Income | 280\u4E07\u5186 |
| Land Price Change | -0.3% |
| Vacant Houses | 15.8% |
| Foreign Residents | 14,000 |
| Startup Rate | 3.2% |
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 Kagoshima for a single person is approximately ¥412,043 (≈ $2,747 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 Kagoshima, 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.
Kagoshima is approximately 7% more expensive than the national average.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Food | ¥110,285 |
| Rice (Koshihikari) | ¥4,973 |
| Food (average) | ¥4,787 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Transportation & Communication | ¥70,572 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Culture & Recreation | ¥36,200 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Medical Care | ¥25,575 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Fuel, Light & Water Charges | ¥17,107 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Housing | ¥16,948 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Clothing & Footwear | ¥14,994 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Education | ¥9,530 |
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