Verdict: Buenos Aires is 41% cheaper — saving you $527/month ($6,324/year)
Buenos Aires ($753/mo)
Fukuoka ($1,280/mo)
1BR Apartment (Center)
$400
$650
1BR Apartment (Outside)
$250
$420
Cheap Meal
$5
$6
Mid-Range Meal
$15
$18
Transit Pass
$15
$55
Utilities
$40
$110
Internet
$18
$35
Groceries
$130
$250
CategoryBuenos AiresFukuokaDifference
1BR Apartment (Center)$400$650$-250
1BR Apartment (Outside)$250$420$-170
Cheap Meal$5$6$-1
Mid-Range Meal$15$18$-3
Transit Pass$15$55$-40
Utilities$40$110$-70
Internet$18$35$-17
Groceries$130$250$-120
Total Estimated$753$1,280$527 (41%)

Safety Index

Buenos Aires: 45/100

Fukuoka: 90/100

Average Monthly Salary

Buenos Aires: $500

Fukuoka: $2,400

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Buenos Aires cheaper than Fukuoka?

Buenos Aires is approximately 41% cheaper.Buenos Aires costs around $753/month vs Fukuoka at $1,280/month. That is a saving of $527/month ($6,324/year).

Which city has cheaper rent — Buenos Aires or Fukuoka?

Buenos Aires has cheaper rent.Buenos Aires charges $400/month for a city-center 1BR, while Fukuoka is $650/month.

Which city is safer — Buenos Aires or Fukuoka?

Fukuoka is safer, with a safety index of 90/100 vs 45/100.