In Okayama, Japan, a single person typically needs around $980 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $2649 monthly.
Compared to the European benchmark, Okayama is 8% cheaper overall.
Okayama is 57% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Okayama is, on average, 86% lower than in New York City.
Okayama tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.
The main driver of cost in Okayama is rent and utilities, which can be significant even though they are lower than in many European cities.
Food costs in Okayama are 20% higher than the European benchmark, making it a notable expense for residents.
Public transport in Okayama is 61% higher than the European benchmark, which may impact overall living costs for commuters.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 5.97 $ |
| Dinner | 23.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.75 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.55 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.44 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.76 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.39 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.43 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.98 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.54 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.45 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.69 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.51 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.45 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.96 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.53 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.53 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.6 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.27 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.45 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.07 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.2 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 1.4 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 56.8 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.94 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 25.9 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 28 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 12.5 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.73 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.99 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.74 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 68 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 103 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 23.5 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 232 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 494 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 435 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 751 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 7,645 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,354 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,508 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 1.78% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.5 $ |
| Haircut | 5.57 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 49.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 46.9 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 616 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 14,206 $ |