Kawasaki

    Japan, Asia
    1.5M people
    Asia/Tokyo
    Japanese
    Cost of living in Kawasaki - Quality of life, safety, and living expenses guide for Kawasaki city
    City
    Industrial

    Kawasaki

    Kawasaki is a major city in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, located south of Tokyo. It's known for its industrial history, its proximity to Tokyo, and its blend of modern and traditional elements.

    Suburban
    Safety
    90
    Security
    Very Safe
    Cost
    75
    Living costs
    Expensive
    Healthcare
    92
    Medical
    Excellent
    25°
    L: 15°
    Best time to visitSpring
    Annual rainfall
    1500mm

    Cost of Living

    75
    Overall Cost
    Expensive
    70
    Rent Index
    Expensive
    65
    Groceries
    Expensive
    70
    Restaurants
    Expensive

    Monthly Rent (USD)

    1 Bedroom
    $1,000
    City center
    3 Bedroom
    $2,500
    City center
    Cost vs Global Average25% higher

    Quality of Life
    Medium expat community

    80
    Overall Quality Score
    Excellent quality of life
    Overall Quality
    Life satisfaction
    80
    Excellent
    Excellent80
    Cultural Diversity
    Multicultural environment
    60
    Good
    Average60
    Food Scene
    Restaurants and cuisine
    80
    Excellent
    Excellent80
    Entertainment
    Nightlife and activities
    75
    Excellent
    Good75
    English Proficiency
    Language accessibility
    50
    Good
    Average50
    Expat Integration
    Community inclusion
    65
    Very Good
    Good65
    Cultural Scene
    Rich cultural diversity with 60/100 score
    Food Culture
    Vibrant dining scene rated 80/100
    Entertainment
    75/100 entertainment options

    Location

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    Work & Economy
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    AVERAGE
    $4K
    Annual Salary
    SPEED
    100
    Mbps Internet
    SPACES
    20
    Coworking

    Work Environment Scores

    Job Market
    Professional opportunities
    75
    out of 100
    Good75
    Startup Ecosystem
    Professional opportunities
    60
    out of 100
    Average60
    Business Freedom
    Professional opportunities
    80
    out of 100
    Excellent80
    Work-Life Balance
    Average work hours per week
    40h

    Healthcare System

    Quality Index
    Healthcare excellence
    92
    Excellent
    Excellent92
    Cost Index
    Healthcare affordability
    60
    Moderate
    Poor60

    System Overview

    System Type
    Universal
    Emergency Number
    119
    Hospital Density
    50
    per 100k people
    Life Expectancy
    Health Indicator
    84
    years
    Compared to global average (73 years)
    Excellent99
    Excellent longevity indicators

    Safety & Security

    Overall SafetyVery Safe
    Score: 90/100
    Crime Rate IndexVery Low
    Index: 10/100 (lower is better)
    Political Stability95/100
    Emergency
    119
    Disaster Risk
    Medium

    Environment & Health

    HEALTHCARE
    92
    Health Index
    LIFESPAN
    84
    Years
    HOSPITALS
    50
    Per 100K

    Environmental Quality

    Air Quality
    Clean air quality
    40
    Fair
    Poor40
    Green Spaces
    Parks and nature access
    50
    Fair
    Average50
    Noise Levels
    Peaceful environment
    30
    Fair
    Bad30
    Air Quality Index
    Moderate air quality
    60

    Transportation & Mobility

    MONTHLY
    $80
    Public Transport
    PER LITER
    $2.00
    Fuel Cost
    PER KM
    $3.00
    Taxi Rate

    Mobility Scores

    Public Transport
    Buses, trains, metro
    85
    Excellent
    Walkability
    Pedestrian friendly
    70
    Good
    Traffic Flow
    Commute efficiency
    25
    Fair

    Nearby Airports

    Haneda Airport (HND)
    Narita Airport (NRT)

    Mobility & Transportation

    Public Transport
    Quality & coverage
    85
    Excellent
    Excellent85
    Walkability
    Pedestrian-friendly
    70
    Good
    Good70
    Traffic Congestion
    High
    75 Index
    Good75

    Transportation Costs

    Public Transport
    $80
    per month
    Fuel
    $2
    per liter
    Taxi
    $3
    per km

    Education & Family

    INTERNATIONAL
    10
    Schools
    MONTHLY
    $1,200
    Childcare

    Quality Scores

    Education Quality
    Schools and universities
    85
    Excellent
    Family Friendliness
    Child-friendly environment
    70
    Good

    Major Universities

    Tokai University
    Higher education institution
    Keio University (some campuses)
    Higher education institution

    Lifestyle & Culture

    Overall Culture Score

    Arts, heritage & cultural richness

    Excellent
    85
    Excellent85
    Cultural Diversity
    Multicultural environment
    60
    Average60
    Food Scene
    Restaurant quality & variety
    80
    Excellent80
    Entertainment
    Arts, events & activities
    75
    Good75
    Nightlife
    Bars, clubs & evening scene
    70
    Good70

    Language & Integration

    English Proficiency
    Low
    50
    Average50
    Language Barrier
    Moderate
    40
    Poor40

    Expat Community

    Community Size
    Medium
    Integration Score
    65
    Good65

    Digital Nomad Guide
    Nomad Friendly

    100 Mbps
    Internet Speed
    20
    Coworking Spaces
    Remote Work Infrastructure80/100
    Visa Process60/100
    Banking & Finance90/100
    Avg Salary
    $3,500
    Work Hours/Week
    40h
    Internet Cost
    $50/month
    Visa Info
    Check Japanese embassy website for details
    Business Freedom80/100

    Expat Life & Integration

    Medium Community
    Expat Community Size
    Integration Ease65/100
    Language BarrierLow Barrier
    Score: 40/100 (lower is better)
    English Proficiency50/100
    Cultural Diversity60/100
    Official Languages
    Japanese
    Tipping Culture
    Not common
    Weekend Culture
    Varied, from traditional to modern activities

    Practical Information

    Time Zone
    Asia/Tokyo
    Languages
    Japanese
    Emergency
    119
    Healthcare System
    Universal

    Cultural Guidelines

    Tipping
    Not common
    Weekend Culture
    Varied, from traditional to modern activities

    Best Time to Visit

    Spring
    Autumn
    Natural Disaster Risk
    Medium

    Visa Requirements

    Check Japanese embassy website for details

    Key Statistics

    1.5M
    Population
    75
    Cost Index
    100 Mbps
    Internet
    $1.0K
    1BR Rent
    85
    Transport
    $4K
    Avg Salary

    🍱 Eating Out

    🍱 Lunch Menu
    🥂 Dinner for 2
    🥪 Fast Food Meal
    🍻 Beer (0.5L)
    ☕ Cappuccino
    🥤 Coke (0.5L)

    🚌 Transportation

    🚌 Local Ticket
    🎟️ Monthly Pass
    🚕 Taxi (8km)
    ⛽ Gas (1L)

    🏠 Rent & Utilities

    🏙️ 1BR City Center
    🏡 1BR Outside
    🏙️ 3BR City Center
    🏡 3BR Outside
    🔌 Utilities (1 person)
    🌐 Internet (50 Mbps)

    🛒 Groceries

    🥛 Milk (1L)
    🍞 Bread (0.5kg)
    🍚 Rice (1kg)
    🥚 Eggs (12 pack)
    🧀 Cheese (1kg)
    🐔 Chicken (1kg)
    🥩 Beef (1kg)
    🍏 Apples (1kg)

    💼 Other Services

    🏋️ Gym (Monthly)
    🎫 Cinema Ticket
    👩‍⚕️ Doctor Visit
    💇 Haircut
    👖 Jeans
    👟 Sneakers
    👶 Daycare (Monthly)
    🏫 Int'l School (Yearly)

    📍 Location & Places

    Universities

    Tokai University
    Nearby location
    Keio University (some campuses)
    Nearby location

    Airports

    Haneda Airport (HND)
    Nearby location
    Narita Airport (NRT)
    Nearby location

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