Wikipedia · Sendai
Sendai, Japan
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About Sendai, Japan
Costs exclude rentSingle / month
$901
Family of 4 / mo
$2,287
Avg salary (after tax)
$3,480
Sendai is a beautiful city located in the northeastern part of Japan , known as the Miyagi Prefecture. Often called the "City of Trees," Sendai is famous for its lush greenery and parks. It is the largest city in the Tohoku region and has a rich history that dates back to the 17th century when it was founded by the powerful samurai Date Masamune.
Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.· Wikipedia · Sendai· Updated May 22, 2026
Cost breakdown by category
Cost breakdown
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Fashion
- Men's Dress ShoesUSD $124.26
- Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $56.98
- Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $34.61
- Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $95.86
Financial
- Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $0.01
- Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $3,710
Food - Beverages
- Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $1.31
- Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $5.33
- Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $3.2
- Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $1.09
- CappuccinoUSD $4.16
Food - Dining
- Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $9.05
- Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $42.6
- Fast Food ComboUSD $7.56
Food - Grocery
- Beef Round (1 kg)USD $33.31
- Apples (1 kg)USD $14.34
- Bananas (1 kg)USD $3.2
- Oranges (1 kg)USD $7.98
- Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $8.52
- Potatoes (1 kg)USD $5.86
- Onions (1 kg)USD $3.2
- Lettuce (1 Head)USD $2.13
- Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $0.99
- Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $12.78
- Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $5.33
- Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $14.88
- Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $23.75
- Dozen EggsUSD $2.56
- White Rice (1 kg)USD $4.24
- Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $6.74
- Milk (1 litre)USD $2.13
Housing
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $158.33
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $745.57
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $532.55
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $1,243
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $887.58
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $128.64
Leisure
- Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $85.21
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $26.09
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $19.17
- Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $291.12
- Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $12,781
Transportation
- Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $2.99
- Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $7.24
- Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $32,033
- 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $45.8
- Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $159.77
- Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $15,976
- One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $2.94
Utilities (Monthly)
- Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $50.59
- Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $163.51