Living Costs
Financial Planning
Plan your budget effectively. Learn about estimated monthly expenses, city-to-city rent disparities, and retail prices of major products in Japan.
Average Monthly Expenditures
¥120,000 - ¥150,000Average Student Monthly Budget (~$800 - $1,000 USD)
According to official data from JASSO and MEXT, the average international student spends between 120,000 and 150,000 JPY per month depending on region and lifestyle.
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
| Expense Type | Estimated Cost (JPY) |
|---|---|
| Rent | 40,000 - 80,000 JPY |
| Food | ~25,000 JPY |
| Utilities (Electricity, Gas, Water) | 10,000 - 15,000 JPY |
| Transport | 5,000 - 10,000 JPY |
💡 Budget Tip: Living outside Tokyo (e.g., regional areas) can reduce total living costs by up to 30%.
Retail Prices of Major Products
Representative retail prices based on the Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan (Retail Price Survey of December 2025).
| Item & Quantity | Price (Yen) |
|---|---|
| Rice (5 kg) | ¥4,979 |
| White Bread (1 kg) | ¥524 |
| Milk (1,000 ml) | ¥267 |
| Eggs (10 eggs) | ¥313 |
| Apples (1 kg) | ¥811 |
| Cabbage (1 kg) | ¥184 |
| Carbonated drink (1 liter) | ¥257 |
| Hamburger | ¥248 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | ¥165 |
| Toilet paper (1,000 m) | ¥830 |
| Hair cut | ¥4,377 |
| Taxi (4 km) | ¥1,732 |