How much do you need to earn to live in Fukuoka? We calculate the gross monthly salary required to cover rent, food, transport, and utilities — accounting for Japan's tax system.
You need at least ¥132,896/month gross to live in Fukuoka on a budget.
For a comfortable lifestyle, aim for ¥183,547/month gross (¥148,300 net after ~19% tax).
| Expense | Budget | Comfortable | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | ¥62,000 Cheapest neighborhood (Ohashi) | ¥95,000 Median neighborhood | ¥100,000 Premium neighborhood (Tenjin) |
| Groceries | ¥20,000 | ¥24,000 | ¥30,000 |
| Transport | ¥7,500 | ¥7,500 | ¥7,500 |
| Utilities | ¥9,200 | ¥9,200 | ¥9,200 |
| Dining & Entertainment | ¥10,500 | ¥12,600 | ¥15,750 |
| Total Monthly Expenses | ¥109,200 | ¥148,300 | ¥162,450 |
¥132,896/month gross
¥183,547/month gross
¥201,930/month gross
1-bedroom second-hand rents across 5 neighborhoods in Fukuoka
Ohashi
15 min by metro
¥62,000 - ¥76,000
Yakuin
8 min by metro
¥80,000 - ¥100,000
Hakata
8 min by metro
¥85,000 - ¥105,000
Tenjin
5 min by walk
¥90,000 - ¥110,000
Momochi
15 min by bus
¥85,000 - ¥105,000
Hakata
8 min by metro
¥85,000 - ¥105,000
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Open calculatorWe total monthly expenses (rent, groceries, transport, utilities, dining out) for each lifestyle tier, then reverse-calculate the gross salary needed to cover those expenses after Japan's income tax and social contributions. Rent data comes from second-hand market listings (what expats actually pay). All figures are based on 2026 data from official government statistics. See our data sources for full attribution.
On a budget lifestyle, you need at least ¥132,896/month gross salary to cover basic expenses in Fukuoka. For a comfortable lifestyle, aim for ¥183,547/month gross. These figures include rent, food, transport, utilities, and dining out, with taxes calculated for Japan.
The average 1-bedroom rent across 5 neighborhoods in Fukuoka is approximately ¥89,800/month. Rents range from ¥62,000 in Ohashi to ¥110,000 in Tenjin.
Monthly groceries for a single person in Fukuoka cost approximately ¥20,000. This covers basic home cooking. Dining out and premium food will add to this budget.
Tax rates in Japan are progressive. At the budget salary level of ¥132,896/month, the effective tax rate is approximately 18%. At the comfortable level of ¥183,547/month, it rises to approximately 19%. This includes income tax and social contributions.