Verdict: Bucharest is 18% cheaper — saving you $230/month ($2,760/year)
Bucharest ($1,050/mo)
Fukuoka ($1,280/mo)
1BR Apartment (Center)
$550
$650
1BR Apartment (Outside)
$350
$420
Cheap Meal
$6
$6
Mid-Range Meal
$14
$18
Transit Pass
$20
$55
Utilities
$120
$110
Internet
$10
$35
Groceries
$170
$250
CategoryBucharestFukuokaDifference
1BR Apartment (Center)$550$650$-100
1BR Apartment (Outside)$350$420$-70
Cheap Meal$6$6
Mid-Range Meal$14$18$-4
Transit Pass$20$55$-35
Utilities$120$110+$10
Internet$10$35$-25
Groceries$170$250$-80
Total Estimated$1,050$1,280$230 (18%)

Safety Index

Bucharest: 72/100

Fukuoka: 90/100

Average Monthly Salary

Bucharest: $1,500

Fukuoka: $2,400

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bucharest cheaper than Fukuoka?

Bucharest is approximately 18% cheaper.Bucharest costs around $1,050/month vs Fukuoka at $1,280/month. That is a saving of $230/month ($2,760/year).

Which city has cheaper rent — Bucharest or Fukuoka?

Bucharest has cheaper rent.Bucharest charges $550/month for a city-center 1BR, while Fukuoka is $650/month.

Which city is safer — Bucharest or Fukuoka?

Fukuoka is safer, with a safety index of 90/100 vs 72/100.