Travel budget and cost of living in Fukuoka (Japan) how much does a trip cost?

Fukuoka travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Fukuoka

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

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

Cost of living in Fukuoka compared to United States in 2023

On average, the cost of living in Fukuoka in 2023 is 24% 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 Fukuoka in 2023 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Fukuoka by expense type

Restaurant budget in Fukuoka

Lunch

$ 7.1/person
($ 5 to $ 13)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 21/person
($ 16 to $ 46)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37

McDonald's meal

$ 4.5/person
($ 3.7 to $ 4.9)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Local beer

$ 3.3 for 500ml
($ 2.4 to $ 3.3)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8

Imported beer

$ 1.9 for 330ml
($ 1.9 to $ 2)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3

Cappuccino

$ 2.4/cup
($ 1 to $ 5.5)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Fizzy drink

$ 0.8/can
($ 0.6 to $ 1.7)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Water bottle

$ 0.7/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 0.8)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Hotel and accommodation budget in Fukuoka

1-star hotel

$ 63/night
($ 48 to $ 86)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 108

2-star hotel

$ 96/night
($ 49 to $ 255)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 128

3-star hotel

$ 116/night
($ 53 to $ 393)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 184

4-star hotel

$ 166/night
($ 91 to $ 321)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 274

5-star hotel

$ 244/night
($ 197 to $ 301)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 579

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 65/month
($ 46 to $ 96)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 117

Room with kitchen

$ 172/month
($ 83 to $ 378)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 185

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 192/month
($ 111 to $ 336)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

Cottage or guest house

$ 246/month
($ 129 to $ 511)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 230

Family room

$ 163/month
($ 71 to $ 473)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 174

Supermarket food budget in Fukuoka

Milk

$ 1.3/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.6)

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37% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 1.5/500g
($ 0.6 to $ 1.9)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4

Rice

$ 2.6/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 6.4)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Eggs

$ 1.8/12 eggs
($ 1.4 to $ 2.4)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2

Chicken

$ 4.7/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 6.3)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 5.2/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 6.4)

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2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Tomatoes

$ 5.5/kg
($ 4.5 to $ 6.4)

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24% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Potatoes

$ 2.9/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 3.3)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 0.7
($ 0.6 to $ 1)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Fukuoka

Bus ticket

$ 1.8/ticket
($ 1.4 to $ 3.4)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Taxi (per km)

$ 3.8/km
($ 1.6 to $ 6.4)

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132% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Petrol

$ 1.1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.1)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 3.6
($ 3.3 to $ 6.4)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4

Car hire

$ 15/24hrs
($ 10 to $ 54)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 30

Leisure activity budget in Fukuoka

Cinema

$ 13/ticket
($ 10 to $ 17)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Tennis

$ 3.3/hr
( $ 3.3)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 19

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Fukuoka

Cigarettes

$ 3.7/pack
($ 3.3 to $ 3.9)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.7

Levi's jeans

$ 33
($ 10 to $ 66)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 50

Summer dress

$ 52
($ 21 to $ 79)

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30% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Fukuoka

$ 779
(fair price: $ 644)

London → Fukuoka

$ 1228
(fair price: $ 1030)

Melbourne → Fukuoka

$ 873
(fair price: $ 699)

Los Angeles → Fukuoka

$ 1201
(fair price: $ 997)

New York City → Fukuoka

$ 1532
(fair price: $ 1254)

Vancouver (British Columbia) → Fukuoka

$ 1377
(fair price: $ 1150)