Cost of Living in Nagoya
Summary of cost of living in Nagoya, Japan:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,881.1C$ (547,367.3¥), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,315.5C$ (147,519.4¥), excluding rent.
- Nagoya is 35.5% less expensive than Los Angeles (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Nagoya is, on average, 78.3% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 11.15 C$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 44.59 C$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 7.13 C$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 4.46 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.34 C$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.57 C$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.48 C$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.03 C$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 2.13 C$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.60 C$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.38 C$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.05 C$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 10.11 C$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.15 C$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 18.81 C$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 5.26 C$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 1.89 C$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.83 C$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 4.31 C$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 2.29 C$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 2.33 C$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.63 C$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.28 C$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 13.38 C$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 3.62 C$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.00 C$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 5.53 C$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.27 C$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 89.17 C$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 4.46 C$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 6.46 C$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 22.29 C$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.55 C$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 30,622.52 C$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 21,466.98 C$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 163.49 C$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 33.08 C$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 43.92 C$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 71.93 C$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 19.32 C$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 16.05 C$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 806.77 C$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 20,736.04 C$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 65.63 C$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 50.53 C$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 73.57 C$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 138.22 C$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 739.43 C$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 497.59 C$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,884.55 C$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,099.82 C$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 215.40 C$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 144.98 C$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,587.36 C$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 2.02 | |
Prices in Nagoya
This city had 90 entries in the past 12 months by 15 different contributors.
Last update: 28 January 2026
Last update: 28 January 2026
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