In Sendai, Japan, a family of four typically needs around $2813 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $1111 monthly.
Overall living costs in Sendai are 4% more expensive than the European benchmark.
Sendai is 54% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Sendai is, on average, 82% lower than in New York City.
Sendai is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by transport and food. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.
The cost of living in Sendai is influenced by higher expenses in transport and food. While rent and utilities are lower, these factors contribute to overall costs.
Yes, food costs in Sendai are 23% higher than the European benchmark. This can impact the overall budget for residents.
No, public transport is 44% higher than the European benchmark. This may affect daily commuting expenses for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 6.64 $ |
| Dinner | 35 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.89 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.51 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.97 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.6 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.45 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.41 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.31 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.85 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.71 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.68 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.56 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.26 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.07 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.75 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.62 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.05 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.6 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.36 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.38 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.12 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.93 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 1.76 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 49.5 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.14 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.9 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 69.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.6 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.83 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.37 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.38 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 102 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 155 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 32.9 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 301 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 628 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 415 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 852 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,39 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,362 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,543 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 2.98% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 55.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.5 $ |
| Haircut | 14.5 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 54.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 63.3 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 32 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,369 $ |