Cost of Living in Nagoya

Summary of cost of living in Nagoya, Japan:

  • Rent in Nagoya is, on average, 61.7% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant R$45.34 28.63-63.63
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) R$159.08 159.08-318.16
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) R$27.04 25.45-30.22
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) R$15.91 7.95-22.27
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) R$15.91 9.54-22.27
Cappuccino (Regular Size) R$11.45 6.36-15.91
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) R$5.65 4.77-9.54
Bottled Water (12 oz) R$3.74 3.18-6.36
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) R$7.70 6.36-8.59
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) R$5.71 3.41-11.55
White Rice (1 lb) R$8.48 5.77-28.86
Eggs (12, Large Size) R$10.31 7.64-12.60
Local Cheese (1 lb) R$36.08 28.86-43.29
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) R$14.79 9.81-28.86
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) R$67.11 22.80-144.31
Apples (1 lb) R$16.36 5.77-28.86
Bananas (1 lb) R$6.73 4.33-8.66
Oranges (1 lb) R$10.10 5.77-14.43
Tomatoes (1 lb) R$15.39 5.77-28.86
Potatoes (1 lb) R$6.98 3.61-11.55
Onions (1 lb) R$8.66 4.33-14.43
Lettuce (1 Head) R$5.81 3.12-12.73
Bottled Water (50 oz) R$4.58 3.12-15.91
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) R$47.72 31.82-111.35
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) R$12.92 6.36-15.91
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) R$10.69 5.03-14.32
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) R$19.73 19.73-35.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) R$7.64 6.36-8.59
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) ?
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) R$15.91 14.32-21.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) R$23.04 20.48-33.79
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) R$79.54
Gasoline (1 Liter) R$5.50 5.39-5.59
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) R$109,254.64 106,327.60-109,254.64
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) R$76,589.60 72,514.03-77,948.12
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) R$583.29 318.16-954.47
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) R$118.04 63.63-129.81
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) R$156.69 133.63-174.99
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership R$256.65 229.07-286.34
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) R$68.93 0.00-159.08
Cinema Ticket (International Release) R$57.27 57.27-95.45
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child R$2,914.44 2,887.26-2,995.99
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child R$73,981.78 38,178.67-104,227.78
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) R$252.93 38.18-477.23
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) R$180.29 47.72-318.16
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) R$262.48 127.26-477.23
Men's Leather Business Shoes R$498.44 254.52-540.86
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre R$2,740.91 2,545.24-3,817.87
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre R$1,854.85 1,749.86-1,908.93
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre R$5,875.27 3,181.56-9,544.67
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre R$3,658.79 2,386.17-4,772.33
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre R$1,182.30
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre R$532.03
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) R$9,623.36
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 2.07 1.68-2.45

Prices in Nagoya

This city had 102 entries in the past 12 months by 16 different contributors.
Last update: 26 May 2026
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4 Comments so far
Anonymous on Oct 30, 2024:
lots of ugly people and people came from 3rd world continent is here.
Anonymous on Sep 04, 2023:
I live in Nagoya, Japan. These prices do not reflect reality. For example, the utilities for my 2 bedroom apartment are 30 USD a month using a/c in the summer 16 hours per day.
lineone on Jan 09, 2022:
What is assumed for the "Family of four estimated monthly costs"? Does it include 1 or 2 cars, car insurance, travel allowance, eating out couple of times a month...or is it just basic utilities and groceries? Thanks in advance.
Pankaj Gupta on Feb 11, 2021:
How much expenses in Nagoya,Japan after 1 years of Language class.
During the 2 years of language class.