Can you live in Naha (Okinawa) with $ 1,000 a month?

Not comfortably. Estimated monthly costs are around $1,665, which exceeds this budget.

Can you live in Naha (Okinawa) with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,665, you would have roughly $335 left each month (Affordable).

Can you live in Naha (Okinawa) with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,665, you would have roughly $1,335 left each month (Very Comfortable).

Can you live in Naha (Okinawa) with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,665, you would have roughly $3,335 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Naha (Okinawa) with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,665, you would have roughly $6,335 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Naha (Okinawa), Japan

How much does it really cost to live in Naha (Okinawa)? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

Asia 👥 320,000 people 🌴 Tropical climate Medium city 🌊 Near the sea 💱 JPY

💰 Can I afford Naha (Okinawa)? ⚖️ Compare this city Japan →

$ $650 1-bedroom rent / mo

82 Quality of life / 100

90 Safety / 100

86 Internet / 100

50 Affordability / 100

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$650
Food (moderate)	$400
Transport	$45
Utilities	$100
Internet	$30
Healthcare	$80
Entertainment	$170
Total (moderate)	$1,665

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Naha (Okinawa).

Shared accommodation	$250
Studio	$450
1-bedroom	$650
2-bedroom	$950
3-bedroom	$1,300

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City Scores

How Naha (Okinawa) rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate🌴 Tropical
City sizeMedium
Near the seaYes 🌊
Geography🌊 Sea
Capital cityTokyo
LanguageJapanese
CurrencyJPY
Time zoneAsia/Tokyo

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Pros and Cons of Naha (Okinawa)

✅ Pros

Relatively safe city
Fast and reliable internet
Good public transport network
Great overall quality of life
Good healthcare options
Located near the coast

⚠️ Cons

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $1,120 per month Basic $1,290 per month Moderate $1,665 per month Comfortable $2,265 per month Premium $3,570 per month

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Can You Live in Naha (Okinawa) on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Very Difficult	$-665 / month
$ 2,000	Affordable	$335 / month
$ 3,000	Very Comfortable	$1,335 / month
$ 5,000	Premium Lifestyle	$3,335 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$6,335 / month