Himeji, Japan is Slightly expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $1212 for one person and $3992 for a family of four, including rent.
Himeji is 13% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.
Himeji is 54% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Himeji is, on average, 79% lower than in New York City.
Himeji is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
The cost of living in Himeji is influenced by higher food and transport expenses. These factors contribute significantly to the overall expense of living in the city.
Food costs in Himeji are 29% higher than the European benchmark. This increase can impact the overall budget for residents.
Public transport in Himeji is 79% higher than the European benchmark. This substantial increase can affect daily commuting costs for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 7.92 $ |
| Dinner | 35 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.05 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.4 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.08 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.98 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.69 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.89 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.03 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.16 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.52 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.46 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.52 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.49 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.1 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.72 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.91 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.44 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.05 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.26 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 4.22 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 77.2 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.9 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 28.2 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 20.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.2 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.8 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.69 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.39 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 76 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 115 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 25.3 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 413 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,548 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 644 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,737 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,94 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,781 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,32 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 1.79% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 14 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.4 $ |
| Haircut | 6.44 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 46.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 54.7 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 616 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,943 $ |