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About Matsumoto

Matsumoto, Japan 🏯 is a charming, mid-sized city with a relaxed pace, scenic mountain views, and a lower-cost lifestyle than Tokyo. It offers solid transit, cafés, and reliable infrastructure for remote work 💻. Great for nomads who want culture, nature, and a quieter base with easy access to the Japanese Alps ⛰️.

Regions

Through the year

Best in June (66) · now 57
-10° 0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 47 mm Feb: 84 mm Mar: 111 mm Apr: 118 mm May: 168 mm Jun: 159 mm Jul: 148 mm Aug: 137 mm Sep: 125 mm Oct: 98 mm Nov: 70 mm Dec: 64 mm Jan: 6°C / -3°C Feb: 7°C / -2°C Mar: 12°C / 1°C Apr: 18°C / 6°C May: 21°C / 10°C Jun: 25°C / 15°C Jul: 30°C / 20°C Aug: 31°C / 21°C Sep: 27°C / 18°C Oct: 20°C / 10°C Nov: 14°C / 4°C Dec: 9°C / 0°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 5.5
Internet Speed 8.4
Safety 9.4
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.1
Weather 7.2
Accommodation Cost 5.3
Female Friendly 8.6
Racial Tolerance 6.7
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Matsumoto
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $345.98 per month
Coworking Space $94.36 per month
Coffee $3.02 per cup
Beer $3.77 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $6.29 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $75.49 per month
Mobile Plan $22.02 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $32.71 per month

Other cities in Japan

Other cities in Japan
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Tokyo $3,328 7.2 Compare
2 Fukuoka $2,104 7.0 Compare
3 Osaka $2,466 7.0 Compare
4 Kobe $2,179 6.9 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Hakuba JP Japan $2,935 5.8 Compare
2 Takayama JP Japan $2,421 5.9 Compare
3 Nagano JP Japan $1,938 6.3 Compare
4 Karuizawa JP Japan $2,724 6.0 Compare

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