Fukuoka, Japan
-18% vs Fukuoka avgMeinohama is a relatively affordable area in Fukuoka, with a cost of living index of 42.1 — that is -18% compared to the Fukuoka average. At #13 of 18, it is below the city average in cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around ¥88,918/month, compared to a range of ¥81,328 in Zasshonokuma to ¥130,124 in Tenjin.
For a typical resident of Meinohama, housing takes up roughly 20% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 21%, while transportation costs around 11%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately ¥3,556,725 before tax.
Salaries in Meinohama reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 42.1:
After tax and deductions of 26.0% in Japan, take-home pay for someone earning ¥3,556,725 would be roughly ¥2,631,977/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a ¥4,891,272 salary in Meinohama, Fukuoka (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Meinohama would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $31,575 |
| London | GBP | £27,173 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 157,995 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tenjin | 61.7 | 1.20x | +20% |
| Hakata | 59.1 | 1.15x | +15% |
| Daimyo | 57.6 | 1.12x | +12% |
| Ohori | 56.5 | 1.10x | +10% |
| Imaizumi | 56.5 | 1.10x | +10% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Meinohama, Fukuoka to maintain your lifestyle.
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Meinohama is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Fukuoka. It costs about -18% less than the city average, ranking #13 out of 18 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Meinohama is below the Fukuoka average. With a multiplier of 0.82x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -18% compared to the city baseline.