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Kashiwa, Japan

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Est. Monthly Cost (1 Person)
$1,228
Retiree Score
78.0
Safety Index
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Healthcare
272 facilities

Living in Kashiwa is not all sunshine and roses. The city's football club, Kashiwa Reysol, has won 1 J1 League title, 2 J2 League titles, and 3 Emperor's Cups, but the reality on the ground is more complex. Relocating to Kashiwa in 1986 was a struggle, as the club was relegated to the second division at the end of that year. Bureaucracy is a persistent headache, with the club abandoning any attempt to join the newly formed J.League in the early 1990s. While Kashiwa has produced some talented footballers over the years, including Hong Myung-bo and Hristo Stoichkov, the city may not be the best fit for those seeking an easy transition abroad.

Can I afford Kashiwa?

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Kashiwa

You could save

1,772/mo

Savings Rate59%

Monthly Costs

Rent $398
Living (Country Average Adjusted)$830

Attractiveness Scores

FIRE Score
(i)
59/100
Retiree Score
(i)
78/100
Lifestyle Score
(i)
48/100
💻Nomad Score
(i)
50/100
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Safety
272
Healthcare
100
Walkability
80
Nomad

Grocery Basket

Milk (1L) $1
Bread (loaf) *$2
Eggs (12) $2
Rice (1kg) *$5
Chicken (1kg) *$6

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Eating Out

Meal (Inexpensive) *$6
Meal (Mid-range) $53
Cappuccino $3
Water (0.33L) *$1

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Utilities & Lifestyle

Utilities (mo) $152
Mobile Plan (mo) $23
Gym (mo) *$23
Cinema Ticket $13

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Housing

1BR Center (mo) $318
1BR Outside (mo) *$291
3BR Center (mo) $377
3BR Outside (mo) *$583

* Estimated based on regional averages.

🧳 Expat Life

English Proficiency
low
Expat Community
medium
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🌐 Infrastructure & Lifestyle

Avg Internet
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Temperature
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Annual Rainfall
1361 mm
Coworking Spaces
—
Best Months to Visit
Apr, May, Oct

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Kashiwa has a population of approximately 426,514 people.

A single person can expect to spend around $994 per month in Kashiwa, including rent. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center costs approximately $398/month.

The nearest airport to Kashiwa is NRT, approximately 39km away.

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