City in Hokkaido, Japan
Cost of living in Hakodate
How much a month costs in Hakodate
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,200–1,770 (¥190,000–280,000).
Prices in Hakodate
Typical 2026 ranges in JPY, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | JPY | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | ¥45,000–75,000 | $285–475 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | ¥35,000–55,000 | $222–349 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | ¥2,800–4,500 | $18–29 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | ¥8,000–18,000 | $51–114 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | ¥900–1,400 | $5.7–8.9 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | ¥2,000–4,000 | $13–25 |
| Cappuccino | ¥450–700 | $2.9–4.4 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | ¥550–850 | $3.5–5.4 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | ¥210–260 | $1.3–1.6 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | ¥1,700–2,400 | $10.8–15.2 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | ¥6,000–10,000 | $38–63 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | ¥2,000–4,000 | $13–25 |
Value for money: 80/100
A value score of 80/100 means Hakodate gives more quality of life per dollar than 79% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 80/100. It's the 9th 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 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Hakodate?
About $760–1,080 on a lean budget, $1,200–1,770 for a comfortable month and $2,220–3,800 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Hakodate?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs ¥45,000–75,000 ($285–475) a month in the center and ¥35,000–55,000 ($222–349) outside it.
How much does food cost in Hakodate?
A local meal is ¥900–1,400 ($5.7–8.9); a mid-range restaurant is ¥2,000–4,000 ($13–25) 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
- Hakodate city tourism (Hakodate Travel Guide)
- Hakodate City Tram
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.