Cost of Living in Kobe, Japan
Japan · East Asia
Monthly budget from $1120 — full breakdown for 2026.
Budget
$1,120
/mo
Standard
$2,015
/mo
Comfort
$3,790
/mo
Monthly cost breakdown
| Housing | Food | Transport | Leisure | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $540 | $310 | $110 | $160 | $1,120/mo |
| Standard | $980 | $540 | $195 | $300 | $2,015/mo |
| Comfort | $1,960 | $880 | $350 | $600 | $3,790/mo |
Data: World Bank, IMF, OECD. Updated daily.
About this city
Port city famous for Kobe beef, Western-influenced Kitano district, and sake breweries
Internet: 105 Mbps
Safety: 4.9/5
Nomad score: 4.1/5