Kumamoto travel budget

Kumamoto: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Kumamoto

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 77 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 10 per person
  • $ 7.1 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1550* (237930 ¥)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 121 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 22 per person
  • $ 30 per person
  • $ 14 per person

Total budget:

$ 3487* (535514 ¥)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 134 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 38 per person
  • $ 72 per person
  • $ 27 per person

Total budget:

$ 5686* (873292 ¥)

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



Cost of living in Kumamoto compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Kumamoto in 2024 is 26% 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 Kumamoto in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Kumamoto by expense type

Restaurant budget in Kumamoto

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Kumamoto is 52% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 7.7/person
($ 5.4 to $ 8.6)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 21/person
($ 12 to $ 48)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 5.7/person
($ 5 to $ 6.3)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 3.4 for 500ml
($ 3.4 to $ 3.4)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2 for 330ml
($ 2 to $ 2)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.8/cup
($ 1 to $ 5.8)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.6/can
($ 0.6 to $ 1.8)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 0.8)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Kumamoto

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Kumamoto is 35% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 120/night
($ 48 to $ 663)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 105/night
($ 49 to $ 438)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 136/night
($ 45 to $ 757)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 151/night
($ 67 to $ 590)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 118/night
($ 42 to $ 642)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 457
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 104/month
($ 50 to $ 520)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 154/month
($ 74 to $ 520)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 236
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 140/month
($ 56 to $ 500)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 124/month
($ 41 to $ 692)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
Family room
Family room
$ 217/month
($ 71 to $ 805)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200

Supermarket food budget in Kumamoto

On average, the price of supermarket food in Kumamoto is 27% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 2)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.2/500g
($ 0.6 to $ 2)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 3.4/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 8)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.5/12 eggs
($ 2 to $ 2.6)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5.1/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 6.9)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 4.2/kg
($ 2.6 to $ 6.6)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.6/kg
($ 4.6 to $ 4.6)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 3/kg
($ 2.6 to $ 3.4)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7
($ 0.6 to $ 1)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Kumamoto

On average, the price of transport in Kumamoto is 32% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.8/ticket
( $ 1.8)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 4.4/km
($ 2.1 to $ 6.6)

164% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.2)

23% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 4.4
($ 3.7 to $ 6.6)

24% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 52/24hrs
($ 39 to $ 90)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 70

Leisure activity budget in Kumamoto

On average, budget for leisure activities in Kumamoto is 29% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 14/ticket
($ 10 to $ 17)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 8.9/hr
( $ 8.9)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Kumamoto

On average, shopping budget in Kumamoto is 46% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 3.8/pack
($ 3.4 to $ 4)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 39
($ 10 to $ 68)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 21
($ 21 to $ 21)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

Los Angeles → Tokyo
Los Angeles  → Tokyo
Los Angeles  → Tokyo
$ 902
(fair price: $ 789)
Sydney → Tokyo
Sydney → Tokyo
Sydney → Tokyo
$ 873
(fair price: $ 737)
Melbourne → Tokyo
Melbourne → Tokyo
Melbourne → Tokyo
$ 979
(fair price: $ 769)
New York City → Tokyo
New York City → Tokyo
New York City → Tokyo
$ 1506
(fair price: $ 1235)
Vancouver → Tokyo
Vancouver → Tokyo
Vancouver → Tokyo
$ 1299
(fair price: $ 1060)
Toronto → Tokyo
Toronto → Tokyo
Toronto → Tokyo
$ 1639
(fair price: $ 1271)



About this information on the cost of living in Kumamoto

The information about the cost of living in Kumamoto shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Kumamoto was updated on 08-11-2024.

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