Is Takamiya Expensive?

Fukuoka, Japan

-18% vs Fukuoka avg

Living in Takamiya, Fukuoka

Takamiya is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Fukuoka, with a cost of living index of 42.1 — that is -18% compared to the Fukuoka average. Ranked #14 of 18, it offers some of the lowest costs in the city. 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.

Monthly Budget Breakdown

For a typical resident of Takamiya, 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.

Typical Salaries in Takamiya

Salaries in Takamiya 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.

Key Stats

42.1
COLI Index
0.82x
vs City Avg
¥88,918
Est. 1BR Rent
#14
of 18 Areas
26.0%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Takamiya

Estimated annual deductions on a ¥4,891,272 salary in Takamiya, Fukuoka (local employee).

Income Tax
11%
Health + Pension + Employment
14.8%
Total Deductions: 26.0%
Est. Take-Home: ¥3,619,055/yr

Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Takamiya would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $31,575
London GBP £27,173
Dubai AED AED 157,995

Other Neighborhoods in Fukuoka

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%

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Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to Takamiya:

Caucade, Nice Garner, Raleigh Wendell, Raleigh Vaugirard (15th), Paris Tempelhof, Berlin Treptow, Berlin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Takamiya expensive in Fukuoka?

Takamiya is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Fukuoka. It costs about -18% less than the city average, ranking #14 out of 18 neighborhoods.

How does Takamiya compare to the Fukuoka average?

The cost of living in Takamiya 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.

Data Sources: Cost of living indices based on crowd-sourced price data and official statistics. Tax calculations follow 2026 rates. Sources include Statistics Bureau of Japan · Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare · OECD Better Life Index. Figures are estimates and may vary based on individual circumstances.