Cost of Living in Kyoto, Japan
Japan · East Asia
Monthly budget from $1045 — full breakdown for 2026.
Budget
$1,045
/mo
Standard
$1,990
/mo
Comfort
$3,910
/mo
Monthly cost breakdown
| Housing | Food | Transport | Leisure | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $550 | $280 | $95 | $120 | $1,045/mo |
| Standard | $1,050 | $490 | $170 | $280 | $1,990/mo |
| Comfort | $2,200 | $850 | $300 | $560 | $3,910/mo |
Data: World Bank, IMF, OECD. Updated daily.
About this city
Japan's cultural soul with 1,600 temples, geisha districts, tea ceremony, and autumn foliage
Internet: 120 Mbps
Safety: 4.9/5
Nomad score: 4.1/5