Mountain town in Yamanashi, Japan
Cost of living in Kawaguchiko
How much a month costs in Kawaguchiko
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,010–1,650 (¥160,000–260,000).
Prices in Kawaguchiko
Typical 2026 ranges in JPY, rounded. US$ 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) | ¥10,000–25,000 | $63–158 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | ¥900–1,500 | $5.7–9.5 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | ¥2,000–3,800 | $13–24 |
| Cappuccino | ¥500–800 | $3.2–5.1 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | ¥600–900 | $3.8–5.7 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | ¥170–500 | $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: 84/100
A value score of 84/100 means Kawaguchiko gives more quality of life per dollar than 83% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 77/100. It's the 1st 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 Kawaguchiko?
About $570–887 on a lean budget, $1,010–1,650 for a comfortable month and $2,220–4,440 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Kawaguchiko?
A local meal is ¥900–1,500 ($5.7–9.5); a mid-range restaurant is ¥2,000–3,800 ($13–24) 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
- Fujikyu Railway
- Yamanashi Tourism Organization
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.