City, Japan
Cost of living in Fukuoka
How much a month costs in Fukuoka
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,390–2,090 (¥220,000–330,000).
Prices in Fukuoka
Typical 2026 ranges in JPY, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | JPY | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | ¥60,000–100,000 | $380–634 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | ¥45,000–70,000 | $285–444 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | ¥2,500–4,000 | $16–25 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | ¥9,000–18,000 | $57–114 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | ¥800–1,100 | $5.1–7.0 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | ¥2,000–3,500 | $13–22 |
| Cappuccino | ¥450–650 | $2.9–4.1 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | ¥550–800 | $3.5–5.1 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | ¥210–380 | $1.3–2.4 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | ¥1,700–2,300 | $10.8–14.6 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | ¥6,000–10,000 | $38–63 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | ¥3,000–5,000 | $19–32 |
Value for money: 69/100
A value score of 69/100 means Fukuoka gives more quality of life per dollar than 68% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 78/100. It's the 20th most affordable of 36 places we cover in Japan.
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Cost of living across Japan
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Kawaguchiko | $1,010–1,650 | 84/100 |
| Takayama | $1,080–1,710 | 86/100 |
| Nikko | $1,080–1,710 | 82/100 |
| Beppu | $1,140–1,650 | 82/100 |
| Hakone | $1,140–1,770 | 78/100 |
| Furano | $1,140–1,770 | 81/100 |
| Nagasaki | $1,200–1,770 | 78/100 |
| Hakodate | $1,200–1,770 | 80/100 |
| Otaru | $1,200–1,770 | 79/100 |
| Matsumoto | $1,200–1,770 | 79/100 |
| Hiroshima | $1,270–1,900 | 76/100 |
| Nara | $1,270–1,900 | 75/100 |
| Sendai | $1,270–1,900 | 77/100 |
| Kobe | $1,330–1,900 | 74/100 |
| Miyakojima | $1,330–1,960 | 76/100 |
| Ishigaki | $1,390–2,030 | 74/100 |
| Sapporo | $1,390–2,090 | 70/100 |
| Okinawa | $1,390–2,090 | 75/100 |
| Fukuoka | $1,390–2,090 | 69/100 |
| Kanazawa | $1,390–2,090 | 68/100 |
| Nagoya | $1,390–2,090 | 66/100 |
| Osaka | $1,520–2,220 | 63/100 |
| Kamakura | $1,580–2,220 | 62/100 |
| Kyoto | $1,580–2,410 | 58/100 |
| Yokohama | $1,650–2,410 | 58/100 |
| Shirakawa-go | $1,770–2,660 | 50/100 |
| Koyasan | $1,770–2,660 | 48/100 |
| Tokyo | $1,900–2,850 | 44/100 |
| Niseko | $1,900–3,170 | 44/100 |
| Hakuba | $2,220–3,490 | 33/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Fukuoka
Similar safety, lower cost, in East Asia.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Takayama | Japan | $1,080–1,710 |
| Kawaguchiko | Japan | $1,010–1,650 |
| Nikko | Japan | $1,080–1,710 |
| Hualien | Taiwan | $1,130–1,730 |
| Hakone | Japan | $1,140–1,770 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Fukuoka?
About $824–1,140 on a lean budget, $1,390–2,090 for a comfortable month and $2,850–5,070 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Fukuoka?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs ¥60,000–100,000 ($380–634) a month in the center and ¥45,000–70,000 ($285–444) outside it.
How much does food cost in Fukuoka?
A local meal is ¥800–1,100 ($5.1–7.0); a mid-range restaurant is ¥2,000–3,500 ($13–22) per person.
Is Japan expensive?
Prices in Japan are about 65% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Fukuoka Airport
- Yokanavi Fukuoka (official tourism)
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.