Cost of Living Comparison Between Fukui and Tokyo Cost of Living Comparison Between Fukui and Tokyo

πŸ™‚ Solo nomad: Fukui is 25.3% cheaper than Tokyo without rent, and 26% cheaper with rent.
πŸ™‚ Family of 3: Fukui is 31.6% cheaper than Tokyo without rent, and 30.7% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Fukui
Tokyo
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.91 Β₯993
$8.53 Β₯1,226
-18.99%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$34.51 Β₯4,957
$47.7 Β₯6,852
-27.65%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.33 Β₯766
$5.49 Β₯789
-2.91%
Cappuccino
$3.14 Β₯452
$3.6 Β₯517
-12.78%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.1 Β₯158
$1.21 Β₯174
-9.09%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.74 Β₯107
$0.88 Β₯126
-15.91%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.65 Β₯380
$4.22 Β₯606
-37.20%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.15 Β₯452
$5.35 Β₯769
-41.12%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Fukui
Tokyo
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.59 Β₯229
$1.57 Β₯225
1.27%
White Bread (500g)
$1.57 Β₯226
$1.54 Β₯221
1.95%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.88 Β₯702
$5.39 Β₯774
-9.46%
Eggs
$2.19 Β₯315
$2.41 Β₯346
-9.13%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.05 Β₯1,443
$16.02 Β₯2,301
-37.27%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.33 Β₯910
$7.96 Β₯1,144
-20.48%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$15.5 Β₯2,226
$22.64 Β₯3,253
-31.54%
Apples (1kg)
$5.29 Β₯759
$5.4 Β₯776
-2.04%
Banana (1kg)
$2.56 Β₯368
$2.65 Β₯381
-3.40%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.04 Β₯581
$5.99 Β₯860
-32.55%
Tomato (1kg)
$6.02 Β₯864
$5.97 Β₯858
0.84%
Potato (1kg)
$3.11 Β₯447
$3.28 Β₯472
-5.18%
Onion (1kg)
$2.55 Β₯366
$3.5 Β₯503
-27.14%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.34 Β₯192
$1.49 Β₯215
-10.07%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.89 Β₯128
$0.87 Β₯125
2.30%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.64 Β₯522
$4.22 Β₯606
-13.74%
Wine (Bottle)
$6.46 Β₯927
$10.09 Β₯1,450
-35.98%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.85 Β₯266
$2.13 Β₯306
-13.15%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.16 Β₯311
$2.87 Β₯412
-24.74%
🚌 Getting Around
Fukui
Tokyo
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.67 Β₯239
$1.48 Β₯212
12.84%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$54.7 Β₯7,855
$83.5 Β₯12K
-34.51%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.38 Β₯486
$3.41 Β₯490
-0.88%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$2.88 Β₯414
$3.01 Β₯432
-4.32%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$20.48 Β₯2,942
$26.47 Β₯3,802
-22.63%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.24 Β₯179
$1.21 Β₯174
2.48%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$23.3K Β₯3.3M
$22.8K Β₯3.3M
2.20%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$17.3K Β₯2.5M
$17.2K Β₯2.5M
0.86%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Fukui
Tokyo
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$145 Β₯20.8K
$168 Β₯24.2K
-13.82%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$26.67 Β₯3,831
$26.83 Β₯3,855
-0.60%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$33.3 Β₯4,784
$33.17 Β₯4,764
0.39%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Fukui
Tokyo
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$55.4 Β₯7,952
$69.9 Β₯10K
-20.81%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$13.89 Β₯1,996
$20.69 Β₯2,972
-32.87%
Cinema Ticket
$12.63 Β₯1,814
$13.01 Β₯1,870
-2.92%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Fukui
Tokyo
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$283 Β₯40.7K
$511 Β₯73.4K
-44.56%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$13.7K Β₯2M
$15.4K Β₯2.2M
-11.04%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Fukui
Tokyo
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$43.68 Β₯6,275
$61.3 Β₯8,802
-28.71%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$29.68 Β₯4,263
$41.69 Β₯5,989
-28.81%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$60.6 Β₯8,703
$66.6 Β₯9,562
-8.98%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$90.3 Β₯13K
$91.2 Β₯13.1K
-0.99%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Fukui
Tokyo
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$472 Β₯67.8K
$1,121 Β₯161K
-57.89%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$324 Β₯46.5K
$606 Β₯87.1K
-46.56%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$852 Β₯122.4K
$2,695 Β₯387.2K
-68.40%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$653 Β₯93.8K
$1,338 Β₯192.3K
-51.19%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,775 Β₯398.6K
$11K Β₯1.6M
-74.81%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,599 Β₯229.7K
$5,208 Β₯748.2K
-69.30%
πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Fukui
Tokyo
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,978 Β₯284.1K
$2,525 Β₯362.7K
-21.67%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
1.78
1.72
3.49%

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Last update for Fukui: October 29, 2025

Last update for Tokyo: October 29, 2025

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