Cost of Living in Kobe
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Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 1,200.00 ¥ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 4,000.00 ¥ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 800.00 ¥ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 350.00 ¥ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 375.00 ¥ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 400.00 ¥ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 136.50 ¥ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 104.00 ¥ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 238.33 ¥ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 163.29 ¥ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 266.49 ¥ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 240.00 ¥ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 907.19 ¥ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 464.93 ¥ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 2,109.21 ¥ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 589.67 ¥ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 211.68 ¥ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 317.52 ¥ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 483.83 ¥ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 257.04 ¥ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 260.82 ¥ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 182.50 ¥ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 144.00 ¥ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 1,500.00 ¥ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 405.98 ¥ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 336.00 ¥ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 620.00 ¥ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 210.00 ¥ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 5,500.00 ¥ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 500.00 ¥ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 640.52 ¥ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 2,500.00 ¥ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 173.65 ¥ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 3,171,000.00 ¥ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 2,100,000.00 ¥ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 18,333.33 ¥ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 3,710.00 ¥ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 4,925.00 ¥ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 6,900.00 ¥ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 3,000.00 ¥ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 1,800.00 ¥ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 51,000.00 ¥ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 2,325,333.33 ¥ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 7,360.00 ¥ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 5,666.67 ¥ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 5,800.00 ¥ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 7,000.00 ¥ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 70,000.00 ¥ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 45,000.00 ¥ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 100,000.00 ¥ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 85,000.00 ¥ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ? | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ? | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 286,666.67 ¥ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 2.02 | |
Prices in Kobe
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Last update: 28 January 2026
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Last update: 28 January 2026
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