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Hiroshima travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Hiroshima

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

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

Cost of living in Hiroshima compared to United States in 2023

On average, the cost of living in Hiroshima in 2023 is 37% 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 Hiroshima in 2023 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Hiroshima by expense type

Restaurant budget in Hiroshima

Lunch

$ 6.4/person
($ 3.4 to $ 11)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 18/person
($ 14 to $ 29)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 4.9/person
($ 4.4 to $ 6.1)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Local beer

$ 2.9 for 500ml
($ 1.7 to $ 4.1)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 2.1 for 330ml
($ 1.5 to $ 3.1)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4

Cappuccino

$ 2.7/cup
($ 1.4 to $ 3.4)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Fizzy drink

$ 1.1/can
($ 0.8 to $ 2.1)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Water bottle

$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 1.1)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Hiroshima

1-star hotel

$ 75/night
($ 48 to $ 127)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 116

2-star hotel

$ 110/night
($ 51 to $ 266)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 139

3-star hotel

$ 133/night
($ 64 to $ 464)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200

4-star hotel

$ 216/night
($ 113 to $ 425)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 298

5-star hotel

$ 115/night
($ 98 to $ 248)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 600

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 74/month
($ 44 to $ 125)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 131

Room with kitchen

$ 170/month
($ 69 to $ 328)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 197/month
($ 118 to $ 324)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 183

Cottage or guest house

$ 158/month
($ 73 to $ 361)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 249

Family room

$ 203/month
($ 91 to $ 580)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 186

Supermarket food budget in Hiroshima

Milk

$ 1.4/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.7)

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

Bread

$ 1.3/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 1.7)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 2.9/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 6.8)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 1.6/12 eggs
($ 0.9 to $ 2.7)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2

Chicken

$ 5.2/kg
($ 2.9 to $ 8.4)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 3.2/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 4.1)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 3.4)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Potatoes

$ 1.3/kg
($ 1 to $ 1.7)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.1

Water bottle

$ 0.8
($ 0.5 to $ 1.7)

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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 Hiroshima

Bus ticket

$ 1.4/ticket
($ 1.2 to $ 1.5)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.7/km
($ 1.6 to $ 3.8)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.2)

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12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 4.1
($ 2.6 to $ 6.8)

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19% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Car hire

$ 13/24hrs
($ 10 to $ 34)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 31

Leisure activity budget in Hiroshima

Cinema

$ 13/ticket
($ 11 to $ 15)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Tennis

$ 6.9/hr
( $ 6.9)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Hiroshima

Cigarettes

$ 3.7/pack
($ 3.4 to $ 3.9)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.9

Levi's jeans

$ 33
($ 17 to $ 69)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 20
($ 14 to $ 29)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Tokyo

$ 833
(fair price: $ 647)

Melbourne → Tokyo

$ 918
(fair price: $ 653)

Los Angeles → Tokyo

$ 850
(fair price: $ 726)

New York City → Tokyo

$ 1419
(fair price: $ 1185)

Vancouver → Tokyo

$ 1277
(fair price: $ 1027)

Toronto → Tokyo

$ 1486
(fair price: $ 1204)