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

Kofu travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Kofu

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

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

Cost of living in Kofu compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Kofu in 2024 is 10% 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 Kofu in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Kofu by expense type

Restaurant budget in Kofu

Lunch

$ 8.6/person
($ 6.4 to $ 13)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 17/person
($ 13 to $ 27)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 4.8/person
($ 4.5 to $ 5.7)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 3.2 for 500ml
($ 1.8 to $ 3.8)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

$ 2.1 for 330ml
($ 1 to $ 2.9)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 2.7/cup
($ 1 to $ 3.8)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 0.8/can
($ 0.6 to $ 1.9)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 0.7)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Kofu

1-star hotel

$ 167/night
($ 42 to $ 613)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 172

2-star hotel

$ 166/night
($ 37 to $ 1072)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 154

3-star hotel

$ 252/night
($ 44 to $ 894)

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12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226

4-star hotel

$ 482/night
($ 120 to $ 1226)

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58% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 307

5-star hotel

$ 435/night
($ 168 to $ 1028)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 440

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 164/month
($ 42 to $ 555)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Room with kitchen

$ 388/month
($ 48 to $ 1317)

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63% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 239

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 344/month
($ 63 to $ 1159)

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68% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 206

Cottage or guest house

$ 217/month
($ 52 to $ 800)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Family room

$ 361/month
($ 59 to $ 1138)

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76% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 206

Supermarket food budget in Kofu

Milk

$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.9)

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43% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 1.7/500g
($ 1.3 to $ 2.5)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 3/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 13)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Eggs

$ 2.1/12 eggs
($ 1.1 to $ 2.5)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 6.5/kg
($ 4.1 to $ 13)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 6.3/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 13)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 8/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 13)

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65% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 3.2/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 5.1)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.3
($ 0.6 to $ 3.2)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Kofu

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.9/km
($ 2.5 to $ 4.2)

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65% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.2)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 3.2
($ 2.9 to $ 4.2)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Kofu

Cinema

$ 12/ticket
($ 11 to $ 13)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Kofu

Cigarettes

$ 6.4/pack
($ 3.2 to $ 7)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 43
($ 21 to $ 65)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52

Summer dress

$ 24
($ 10 to $ 65)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Los Angeles → Tokyo

$ 923
(fair price: $ 800)

Sydney → Tokyo

$ 887
(fair price: $ 741)

Melbourne → Tokyo

$ 1000
(fair price: $ 774)

New York City → Tokyo

$ 1548
(fair price: $ 1273)

Vancouver → Tokyo

$ 1346
(fair price: $ 1086)

Toronto → Tokyo

$ 1662
(fair price: $ 1303)