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Cost of Living
Cost Breakdown
Category | Notes | |
---|---|---|
🏠 Housing |
$650.00
$1,400.00
$70.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in central Kobe |
🔌 Utilities |
$120.00
$150.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
📶 Internet & Mobile |
$40.00
$70.00
$5.00
|
Daily SIM or pocket Wi-Fi rental |
🛒 Groceries |
$300.00
$550.00
$15.00
|
Daily average for snacks and small meals |
🚗 Transportation |
$70.00
$120.00
$8.00
|
Daily average using public transport and taxis |
🍽️ Dining Out |
$120.00
$600.00
$40.00
|
Daily average for meals at restaurants |
🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$50.00
$150.00
$20.00
|
Daily average for entertainment and sightseeing |
🏥 Health Insurance |
$150.00
$300.00
$0.00
|
Tourists typically use travel insurance separately |
📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$10.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
Monthly average amortized for visa renewals and legal paperwork |
Total |
$1,510.00
$3,390.00
$158.00
|
Cost Profile Definitions:
Local Resident: Lives permanently in the city with local housing and lifestyle.
Digital Nomad: Mid-term stay (1-6 months) with furnished accommodation and expat lifestyle.
Tourist: Short-term visit (1-14 days) with hotels and tourist activities.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$750.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$3.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup