Verdict: Bangkok is 20% cheaper — saving you $260/month ($3,120/year)
Bangkok ($1,020/mo)
Fukuoka ($1,280/mo)
1BR Apartment (Center)
$650
$650
1BR Apartment (Outside)
$350
$420
Cheap Meal
$3
$6
Mid-Range Meal
$12
$18
Transit Pass
$30
$55
Utilities
$80
$110
Internet
$20
$35
Groceries
$150
$250
CategoryBangkokFukuokaDifference
1BR Apartment (Center)$650$650
1BR Apartment (Outside)$350$420$-70
Cheap Meal$3$6$-3
Mid-Range Meal$12$18$-6
Transit Pass$30$55$-25
Utilities$80$110$-30
Internet$20$35$-15
Groceries$150$250$-100
Total Estimated$1,020$1,280$260 (20%)

Safety Index

Bangkok: 65/100

Fukuoka: 90/100

Average Monthly Salary

Bangkok: $1,200

Fukuoka: $2,400

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bangkok cheaper than Fukuoka?

Bangkok is approximately 20% cheaper.Bangkok costs around $1,020/month vs Fukuoka at $1,280/month. That is a saving of $260/month ($3,120/year).

Which city has cheaper rent — Bangkok or Fukuoka?

Fukuoka has cheaper rent.Bangkok charges $650/month for a city-center 1BR, while Fukuoka is $650/month.

Which city is safer — Bangkok or Fukuoka?

Fukuoka is safer, with a safety index of 90/100 vs 65/100.