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Cities/Kyoto

Kyoto

Japan

Japan's spiritual heart, filled with over 2,000 temples and shrines, serene bamboo groves, and exquisite kaiseki cuisine. A living museum of traditional Japanese culture.

Population: 1.5M
Avg Income: $ 40K/yr
Avg. Temp: 16°C
Area: 828 km²
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28
Very Affordable

#171 of 250

44% below average

Est. Monthly Cost

$ 1 057

Based on NYC = 100 index


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Cost Breakdown

Monthly average costs by category

Housing

$ 436

per month

Food & Groceries

$ 74

per month

Restaurants

$ 155

per month

Transportation

$ 117

per month

Utilities

$ 158

per month

Entertainment

$ 87

per month

Healthcare

$ 12

per month

Clothing

$ 19

per month