Saitama, Japan is About average overall. Monthly costs are about $1038 for one person and $3066 for a family of four, including rent.
Compared to the European benchmark, Saitama is 3% cheaper overall.
Saitama is 53% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Saitama is, on average, 86% lower than in New York City.
Saitama 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.
Housing costs are a significant factor, particularly due to the demand for rent and utilities. This can make it difficult for those on a tighter budget.
Food costs are 11% higher than the European benchmark, which may impact overall monthly expenses. However, options are available for various budgets.
Public transport is 136% higher than the European benchmark, making it one of the more significant expenses for residents. This can affect daily commuting costs.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 6.58 $ |
| Dinner | 35 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.29 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.66 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.74 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.53 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.64 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.06 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.34 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.64 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.46 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.19 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.96 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.07 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.77 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.51 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.34 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.05 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.88 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.19 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 5.25 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 69.7 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.2 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 25.3 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 33.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.47 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.62 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.49 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.72 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 91 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 140 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 35.5 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 208 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 784 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 378 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,155 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,623 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,881 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,869 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 1.85% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 60.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.8 $ |
| Haircut | 19.1 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 53 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 23 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 286 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 12,701 $ |