Mountain town in Kanagawa, Japan
Cost of living in Hakone
How much a month costs in Hakone
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,140–1,770 (¥180,000–280,000).
Prices in Hakone
Typical 2026 ranges in JPY, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | JPY | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | ¥3,000–5,000 | $19–32 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | ¥15,000–40,000 | $95–253 |
| 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 | ¥500–800 | $3.2–5.1 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | ¥650–1,000 | $4.1–6.3 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | ¥180–500 | $1.1–3.2 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | ¥2,000–3,200 | $13–20 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | ¥3,000–5,000 | $19–32 |
Value for money: 78/100
A value score of 78/100 means Hakone gives more quality of life per dollar than 77% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 76/100. It's the 6th 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 Hakone?
About $634–950 on a lean budget, $1,140–1,770 for a comfortable month and $2,530–5,070 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Hakone?
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
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.