City in Nagano, Japan
Cost of living in Matsumoto
How much a month costs in Matsumoto
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,200–1,770 (¥190,000–280,000).
Prices in Matsumoto
Typical 2026 ranges in JPY, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | JPY | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | ¥50,000–85,000 | $317–539 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | ¥38,000–60,000 | $241–380 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | ¥3,000–4,500 | $19–29 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | ¥8,000–16,000 | $51–101 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | ¥900–1,400 | $5.7–8.9 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | ¥1,800–3,500 | $11–22 |
| 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 | ¥200–300 | $1.3–1.9 |
| 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: 79/100
A value score of 79/100 means Matsumoto gives more quality of life per dollar than 78% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 79/100. It's the 11th 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 Matsumoto?
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 Matsumoto?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs ¥50,000–85,000 ($317–539) a month in the center and ¥38,000–60,000 ($241–380) outside it.
How much does food cost in Matsumoto?
A local meal is ¥900–1,400 ($5.7–8.9); a mid-range restaurant is ¥1,800–3,500 ($11–22) 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
- Visit Matsumoto (city tourism)
- JR East
- Alpico Kotsu
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.