Popular cities
Fukuoka Prices & Cost of Living 2026
Japan · Big city — Fukuoka is about 59% cheaper than New York. Not just exchange rates: what a fair price is, where it turns into a rip-off, and what that means in your money.
Fukuoka prices at a glance
Just got quoted a price? Check it
Pick the item and type the price you were quoted or paid — instant verdict. If you actually paid it, you can share it right here.
Open in the app: see it in your money & log it ›Free · no sign-up · Rip-off guide
Fukuoka travel difficulty
Fixed prices and meters; check menu prices at yatai stalls
Subway signs in English and Korean; small eateries need a translator
Airport to Hakata is 5 min by subway; subway + buses cover the city
Cards widely OK; yatai stalls and small shops are often cash-only
Safe at night; just ignore Nakasu touts and unpriced bars
Good to knowThe airport is two subway stops from Hakata — no need for a taxi
Handy apps: GO · Uber · DiDi
Visas depend on your passport, so they are not scored. Felt different on the ground? Tell other travelers below. Travel difficulty in East Asia › Difficulty ranking for 502 cities ›
In your money
Fukuoka is about 59% cheaper than New York
Based on 8 things travelers buy most, compared with New York. Each pair of bars is the same purchase in both cities, converted to your currency. Set your own city and currency in “My basis” above.
Fukuoka in numbers
- 🍜14 local meals
- ☕29 coffees
- 🍺25 beers
- 🚕7.4 5-km taxi rides
- 💆3.7 h of massage
- 🏨1.1 hotel nights
- Local meal42 min · New York 52 min
- Coffee21 min · New York 15 min
- Beer24 min · New York 23 min
- Taxi1 h 23 min · New York 59 min
- Cocktail & wine#59 cheapest
- Entry ticket#155 cheapest
- Massage#177 cheapest
- Half-day tour#122 priciest
- Taxi#127 priciest
Fukuoka price guide & rip-off thresholds
Fukuoka travel budget
Per person per day, estimated. Flights and shopping not included.
See 4-day, 1-week and 1-month budget tables › · Plan a multi-city trip budget ›
How to spend money in Fukuoka
Cards and IC transit cards work almost everywhere, but small restaurants and ramen shops may be cash-only.
No tipping; offering one can cause confusion.
Displayed prices include tax. Izakayas may add a table charge (otoshi).
Use an IC card (Suica etc.) for trains and buses. Taxis are pricey; save them for after the last train.
No haggling.
Tap water is safe to drink.
Rare. Don't follow touts in nightlife districts; their bars can hit you with huge bills.
Live prices reported in Fukuoka
Loading…
FAQ
Is Fukuoka cheaper than New York?
Across 8 things travelers buy most (meals, coffee, beer, taxis, hotels…), Fukuoka is about 59% cheaper than New York. A local meal is about ¥1,000 (≈ $6.76) and a coffee about ¥500 (≈ $3.38).
How hard is Fukuoka to travel?
Averaging rip-offs, language, getting around, payments and safety, Fukuoka scores 1.6/5 — 'easy'. The main thing to watch is language (3/5): Subway signs in English and Korean; small eateries need a translator. Tip: The airport is two subway stops from Hakata — no need for a taxi
Is Fukuoka good for first-time travelers?
Yes — it is one of the easier places to travel (1.6/5). The airport is two subway stops from Hakata — no need for a taxi
What is a realistic daily budget for Fukuoka?
Mid-range (3-star hotel, local meals plus a dinner out, two taxi rides) is about $177 a day. Guesthouses and street food bring it to about $56.6; 4-star and restaurants push it to about $358.
How much does it cost to live in Fukuoka for a month?
A short-term studio (about $1,072) plus food, transport and a SIM (about $1,251) comes to roughly $2,323 a month. A local long-term lease (studio about ¥70,000) brings it down a lot.
How much should a taxi cost in Fukuoka?
For 5 km in town, expect ¥1,600 – ¥3,200; anything above ¥3,840 is suspicious. Use an IC card (Suica etc.) for trains and buses. Taxis are pricey; save them for after the last train.
Do you tip in Fukuoka?
No tipping; offering one can cause confusion. Displayed prices include tax. Izakayas may add a table charge (otoshi).
Can you use cards in Fukuoka?
Cards and IC transit cards work almost everywhere, but small restaurants and ramen shops may be cash-only.
Where do these numbers come from?
Base prices start from public cost-of-living data; once 3+ traveler reports come in, the app blends in the median of what people actually paid.
Fair range & rip-off line — each item gets its own spread (tight for transit, wide for street food). Above 1.2× the top of the fair range is flagged as a likely rip-off.
Budgets add up item prices for the lifestyle described above. Peak season and prime tourist spots run higher.
Exchange rate as of October 2026: 1 USD = ¥148. Last updated 2026-10-05.