Fukuoka

Fukuoka

Japan Asia
$3,934/mo217 MbpsHigh 1.5m

September is one of the best months in Fukuoka.

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Nomad Cost

$3,934/mo

Internet

217 Mbps

Safety

High

Air Quality

5/5

Healthcare

Low

Population

1.5m

Flights to Fukuoka

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Best months: Sep, May, Jun. The search opens on Kiwi.com and starts from your location.

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Cost of Living

Nomad$3,934/mo
Expat$2,556/mo
Local$745/mo
Family$2,608/mo
Local Salary vs. Nomad Cost
Local salary$1,646.81/mo
Nomad cost$3,934/mo
Cost ratio2.4×

A local earns $1,646.81/mo but a nomad lifestyle costs $3,934 — that's 2.4× the local wage.

Internet & Infrastructure

City Speed
217 Mbps
Country Speed
217 Mbps#18
Plug Type
AB
Voltage100V
Frequency50 Hz

Bring a North American adapter. 100V — check your devices support 100V before plugging in.

eSIM for Japan, online when you land

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Broadband here averages 217 Mbps, but you need data before you reach it. Install the eSIM at home and it connects when the plane lands.

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Environment & Health

Air Quality Now68 AQI
Air Quality Score5/5
Humidity54
PollutionModerate
ClimateHigh

Quality of Life

SafetyHigh
HealthcareLow

Can I afford this?

Deficit$2,434
$1500/mo budget vs $3934/mo city cost
Over budget$3,934/mo for Nomad lifestyle
Monthly income: $1,500

Price Breakdown

Meal, inexpensive restaurant$7.3
Meal for 2, mid-range (3-course)$37.23
McMeal or equivalent combo$5.21
Cappuccino (regular)$2.96
Domestic beer (0.5L draught)$3.28
Imported beer (0.33L bottle)$4.17
Coke/Pepsi (0.33L)$1.02
Water (0.33L)$0.79

Monthly Weather

Best months: Sep, May, Jun·Avoid: Dec, Oct, Feb

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Fly to Fukuoka in September

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September is one of the best months here. Feels like 37° by day. Weather score 439.

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