Mountain town in Nagano, Japan
Cost of living in Nozawa Onsen
How much a month costs in Nozawa Onsen
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,410–3,800 (¥380,000–600,000).
Prices in Nozawa Onsen
Typical 2026 ranges in JPY, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | JPY | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | ¥5,000–9,000 | $32–57 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | ¥12,000–35,000 | $76–222 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | ¥1,000–1,500 | $6.3–9.5 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | ¥2,500–5,000 | $16–32 |
| Cappuccino | ¥500–750 | $3.2–4.8 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | ¥700–1,000 | $4.4–6.3 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | ¥0–600 | $0.0–3.8 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | ¥2,500–3,500 | $16–22 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | ¥2,000–5,000 | $13–32 |
Value for money: 25/100
A value score of 25/100 means Nozawa Onsen gives more quality of life per dollar than 24% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 80/100. It's the 36th 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 |
| 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 |
| Nozawa Onsen | $2,410–3,800 | 25/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Nozawa Onsen
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 Nozawa Onsen?
About $1,270–1,900 on a lean budget, $2,410–3,800 for a comfortable month and $5,070–8,870 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Nozawa Onsen?
A local meal is ¥1,000–1,500 ($6.3–9.5); a mid-range restaurant is ¥2,500–5,000 ($16–32) 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
- Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort
- Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort: access by train and bus
- Nagano Tourism
- Iiyama Red Cross Hospital
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.