Chiba travel budget

Chiba: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Chiba

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Chiba for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 75 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 10.4 per person
  • $ 3.7 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1438* (211568 ¥)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 126 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 11 per person

Total budget:

$ 3152* (463680 ¥)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 221 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 36 per person
  • $ 46 per person
  • $ 22 per person

Total budget:

$ 5969* (878164 ¥)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Chiba compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Chiba in 2025 is 16% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Chiba in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Chiba by expense type

Restaurant budget in Chiba

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Chiba is 55% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 7.3/person
($ 3.6 to $ 23)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 22/person
($ 11 to $ 56)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 5.5/person
($ 5 to $ 7.3)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.2 for 500ml
($ 1.4 to $ 3.6)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.3 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 5)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.2/cup
($ 1.4 to $ 5.9)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.2/can
($ 0.9 to $ 2.2)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.8/bottle
($ 0.7 to $ 1.1)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Chiba

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Chiba is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 104/night
($ 46 to $ 284)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 141/night
($ 43 to $ 814)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 112/night
($ 48 to $ 352)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 331/night
($ 79 to $ 1535)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 348
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 847/night
($ 303 to $ 1739)

50% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 568
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 112/month
($ 45 to $ 396)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 283/month
($ 56 to $ 1027)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 265
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 499/month
($ 65 to $ 1483)

122% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 111/month
($ 66 to $ 370)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 256
Family room
Family room
$ 260/month
($ 73 to $ 861)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219

Supermarket food budget in Chiba

On average, the price of supermarket food in Chiba is 24% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.9)

40% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.1/500g
($ 1.2 to $ 3.6)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 4/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 11)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.6/12 eggs
($ 0.8 to $ 2.9)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 6.6/kg
($ 4 to $ 23)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 5.6/kg
($ 3.3 to $ 11)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.8/kg
($ 2.9 to $ 8)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 3.2/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 5.9)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.8
($ 0.6 to $ 2.2)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Chiba

On average, the price of transport in Chiba is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.9/ticket
( $ 0.9)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.8/km
($ 1.4 to $ 3.3)

50% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.3)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.6
($ 2.9 to $ 4)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Leisure activity budget in Chiba

On average, budget for leisure activities in Chiba is 28% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 11/ticket
($ 7.3 to $ 23)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 43/hr
( $ 43)

84% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Chiba

On average, shopping budget in Chiba is 40% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 4.3/pack
($ 4.2 to $ 5.9)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 44
($ 38 to $ 59)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 32
($ 11 to $ 38)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

Los Angeles → Tokyo
Los Angeles  → Tokyo
Los Angeles  → Tokyo
$ 969
(fair price: $ 847)
Sydney → Tokyo
Sydney → Tokyo
Sydney → Tokyo
$ 912
(fair price: $ 756)
Melbourne → Tokyo
Melbourne → Tokyo
Melbourne → Tokyo
$ 984
(fair price: $ 768)
New York City → Tokyo
New York City → Tokyo
New York City → Tokyo
$ 1600
(fair price: $ 1320)
London → Tokyo
London → Tokyo
London → Tokyo
$ 1358
(fair price: $ 1081)
Manchester → Tokyo
Manchester → Tokyo
Manchester → Tokyo
$ 1193
(fair price: $ 1019)



About this information on the cost of living in Chiba

The information about the cost of living in Chiba shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Chiba was updated on 28-02-2025.

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