Kyoto, Japan 🇯🇵
Nomad Score:
68%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$600.00
$1.00
$80.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$120.00
$200.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$40.00
$60.00
$10.00
|
Per day for mobile data plans |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$300.00
$500.00
$30.00
|
Per day for dining and snacks |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$100.00
$150.00
$10.00
|
Per day for public transport |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$150.00
$300.00
$50.00
|
Per day for meals at restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$100.00
$200.00
$25.00
|
Per day for entertainment and activities |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$50.00
$200.00
$0.00
|
Not applicable for tourists |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$100.00
$0.00
|
Not applicable for tourists |
| Total |
$1,460.00
$1,711.00
$205.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$800.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
💻 Coworking Space
$250.00
Prices may vary based on location and amenities.
per month
☕ Coffee
$4.00
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$6.00
Average price for imported beer in bars.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$8.00
Typical meal at a local restaurant.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$7.00
Standard pricing at international fast food chains.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$3.00
Seasonal prices may fluctuate.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$2.50
Average cost for a loaf of white bread.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.50
Price for 1 liter of regular milk.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$2.20
Standard price for 1 kg of white rice.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$8.50
Price for 1 kg of chicken fillets.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$15.00
Price for 1 kg of mid-range beef.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$15.00
Average price for a bottle of mid-range wine.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$3.00
Initial fare for taxis.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$1.00
Standard rate per kilometer.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$60.00
Covers buses and trains within city limits.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.50
Price per liter of gasoline.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$30.00
Average cost for a basic mobile plan.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$40.00
Monthly cost for internet service.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$50.00
Standard monthly fee for local gyms.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$20.00
Hourly rate for renting a tennis court.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$12.00
Standard ticket price for a movie.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$50.00
Average price for a pair of mid-range jeans.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$40.00
Typical cost for a casual summer dress.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$70.00
Average price for a pair of decent running shoes.
per pair