Complete Cost of Living in Japan & Tuition Fees for Japanese Students

Japan is full of culture and surprises. Sakura Country is also one of the countries with the quality of education taken into account, therefore this country is often used as a study destination for Indonesian students. If you plan to continue studying in this country, it’s a good idea to know the cost of living in Japan as your preparation for the future. Check the complete information below!

Comparison of the Cost of Living in Japan for Students

Just like Indonesia, the cost of living in Japan is also influenced by the income of each region. Some of the things that will be detailed are the costs for housing, food, accommodation and other costs such as gas, water and electricity. Here are some comparisons from the most expensive to the cheapest.

1. Tokyo City

The city of Tokyo is the area with the highest cost of living in Japan and one of the highest in the world. The average cost of living is around ¥208,269 or Rp.22,000,000.00 per month as follows:

Besides the description of the cost of living in Japan for the city of Tokyo above, you can find several world-class campuses such as the  University of Tokyo, Nihon University  and  Waseda University.

2. Nagoya City

The next city with the highest cost of living in Japan is Nagoya. The average salary for this area is 222,840 yen or Rp. 24,000,000.00. But if you save money, you can pay less. Here are the details.

Nagoya itself is one of the metropolitan areas in Japan and you can find many tourist activities there.

3. Kota Yokohama

The city of Yokohama also has its own characteristics, namely Ramen and culinary tourism. The cost of living in Japan for this area is around 183,800 yen or Rp. 20,000,000.00. 

Some of the best universities in Yokohama are  Yokohama National University, Kanagawa University Yokohama, Ferris University  and so on.

4.Osaka City

Osaka, maybe already familiar to our ears. Filled with cultural beauty and tourist attractions, Osaka is one of the 4 cities with the highest cost of living in Japan. Here are the details:

The cost of living in Japan for the city of Osaka above is still an estimate, yes, you can still save money so you can reduce your daily costs.

5. Fukuoka City

The cost of living in Japan is slightly cheaper than others in Fukuoka. This area is one of the destinations for many international students.

Some of the best universities in Fukuoka are  The University of Kitakyushu, Kyushu International University, Fukuoka Women’s University  and others.

6. Kota Sapporo

Being part of the largest city in Japan with the fourth largest population, Sapporo has a lower cost of living in Japan than other cities. Here are the details. 

Higher education recommendations in Sapporo include  Sapporo Otani University, Sapporo International University, Sapporo Gakuin University  and so on.

7. Kota Kyoto

It is a historical city in Sakura Country and was once the capital area, it turns out that Kyoto has a lower cost of living in Japan. 

Kyoto itself is known for its old temples,  kimonos, kahamas  and other tourist spots.

8. Kota Hiroshima

Several universities in Hiroshima include  Hiroshima University of Economics, Onomichi City University, Fukuyama City University  and so on. The breakdown of the cost of living in Japan, Hiroshima is as follows:

The cost of living in Japan for the city of Hiroshima is indeed cheaper than others and it could be your goal to continue your studies in Japan.

Full Funded Scholarship for Living Costs in Japan

You can actually get help for studying and living expenses in Japan through scholarships. Some scholarships that can cover the cost of living in Japan include:

1. LPDP from Indonesia for Masters and Doctoral programs.
2. Meiji University Scholarships for Masters.
3. Ajinomoto University for Postgraduate programs.
4. MEXT Research Student, and so on.

After you know the information on the cost of living in Japan above, let’s start preparing yourself to apply early for scholarships and your destination university.