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Koriyama, Japan

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Est. Monthly Cost (1 Person)
$1,700
Retiree Score
76.0
Safety Index
84.4
Healthcare
15 facilities

This city of 338,712 people may seem like a sizable commercial hub, but reality bites. Bureaucracy is a persistent headache, and the punishing weather - hot, wet summers and frigid, dry winters - is no walk in the park. Still, Koriyama's location at the transportation nexus of Fukushima Prefecture makes it a practical choice for those seeking a regional center removed from the mandatory evacuation zone around the Fukushima nuclear disaster. Whether the tradeoffs are worth it depends on your priorities.

Can I afford Koriyama?

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Koriyama

You could save

1,300/mo

Savings Rate43%

Monthly Costs

Rent $700
Living (Country Average Adjusted)$1,000

Attractiveness Scores

FIRE Score
(i)
43/100
Retiree Score
(i)
76/100
Lifestyle Score
(i)
53/100
💻Nomad Score
(i)
50/100
84
Safety
15
Healthcare
100
Walkability
35
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) *$16
Meal (Mid-range) *$25
Cappuccino *$3
Water (0.33L) *$1

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Utilities & Lifestyle

Utilities (mo) *$118
Mobile Plan (mo) *$20
Gym (mo) *$33
Cinema Ticket *$10

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Housing

1BR Center (mo) $560
1BR Outside (mo) *$291
3BR Center (mo) $1,120
3BR Outside (mo) *$583

* Estimated based on regional averages.

🧳 Expat Life

English Proficiency
Limited
Expat Community
Very Few
Top Neighborhoods
Koriyama Station Area
Best For
none

Expat Life Notes

A commercial hub in Fukushima. Safe and modern but strictly local.

Pros

  • ✓ Clean and modern
  • ✓ Safe

Cons

  • ✗ No expat community
  • ✗ Radiation concerns (historical)
  • ✗ No English

🌐 Infrastructure & Lifestyle

Avg Internet
—
Temperature
—
Annual Rainfall
1277 mm
Coworking Spaces
—
Best Months to Visit
May, Jun, Oct

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions about Koriyama

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Koriyama has a population of approximately 338,712 people.

A single person can expect to spend around $1,750 per month in Koriyama, including rent. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center costs approximately $700/month.

The nearest airport to Koriyama is SDJ, approximately 96km away.

Koriyama is considered relatively safe, with a safety index of 84.4. As with any city abroad, expats should research specific neighborhoods before committing to a location.

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