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How to start living alone in Kawasaki? How much does it cost?

This time, we have summarized the average price of living alone in Kawasaki. We hope that this article will be helpful for those who want to live in Kawasaki, including rent and utility costs. Finally, we will introduce ways to save money while living alone. Please read to the end.

 

– Average rent in Kawasaki “Studio to 1K” 60,000 to 75,000 yen “1DK to 1LDK” 75,000 to 90,000 yen ・Initial costs at the time of signing a contract for a rent of 70,000 yen Total: Approximately 300,000 to 320,000 yen
– Average furniture and appliance costs Total: 200,000 to 400,000 yen
– Monthly living expenses (rent, utility costs, food, etc.) Total: Approximately 135,000 to 200,000 yen

1. What is the average rent?

Kawasaki is close to Tokyo and highly convenient, but rent is relatively lower than in Tokyo, making it a popular area among young people. Prices vary slightly depending on the distance to the station, but these are the average prices. The average rent is: Studio to 1K: 60,000 to 75,000 yen 1DK to 1LDK: 75,000 to 90,000 yen In this article, we will use the example of a contract for a house with a rent of 70,000 yen.

2. Initial costs when starting to live alone

When you start living alone, in addition to rent, there are various initial costs such as a deposit and key money.

Breakdown of initial costs

Deposit: 1 month’s rent (e.g. 70,000 yen) Key money: 1 month’s rent (e.g. 70,000 yen) Advance rent: 1 month’s rent (e.g. 70,000 yen) Brokerage fee: 1 month’s rent (e.g. 70,000 yen) Fire insurance: 15,000-20,000 yen Key exchange fee: 10,000-20,000 yen Management fee/common fee: 1 month’s fee (e.g. 5,000-10,000 yen)

Total: Approximately 300,000-320,000 yen

Depending on the property you are signing, some places will charge half the brokerage fee, but generally it will be one month. There are also “zero-zero properties” that do not require a deposit or key money, so in those cases you can keep costs down a little. Next, we will introduce the budget for furniture and appliances.

3. Initial costs for purchasing furniture and appliances

When purchasing furniture for living alone, the cost will vary greatly depending on the items you need, the quality of the items you choose, and where you purchase them, but please use the following as a general guide. Basic furniture and appliances needed for living alone and a rough estimate of costs

Furniture and appliances

Bed: 20,000-50,000 yen (including frame and mattress) Table (dining table, desk, etc.): 5,000-20,000 yen Chair: 5,000-10,000 yen Storage furniture (chest of drawers, closet, shelves, etc.): 10,000-30,000 yen Curtains: 5,000-10,000 yen Lighting: 5,000-10,000 yen Sofa (small): 10,000-30,000 yen Appliances Refrigerator: 20,000-50,000 yen Washing machine: 20,000-40,000 yen Microwave: 5,000-10,000 yen Rice cooker: 5,000-10,000 yen TV: 20,000-40,000 yen Vacuum cleaner: 5,000-10,000 yen Other expenses Kitchen utensils (pots, pans, dishes, etc.): 10,000-20,000 yen Linens (sheets, pillows, towels, etc.): 5,000-10,000 yen

Total: 200,000 to 400,000 yen

The total cost of purchasing furniture and appliances is roughly 200,000 to 400,000 yen. The cost will vary depending on whether you choose new items, second-hand items, or outlets. You can also keep costs down by using stores such as IKEA and Nitori that offer relatively inexpensive, high-quality products. If you want the bare minimum, you can start with around 200,000 yen, but if you choose furniture and appliances that are a little more particular, keep in mind that it will cost a little more.

4. Monthly living expenses

The breakdown of monthly living expenses for a single person living in Kawasaki is as follows, based on the average in the Kanto region.

Breakdown of monthly living expenses

Rent: 60,000-75,000 yen Food: 30,000-40,000 yen (depending on the balance between cooking at home and eating out) Utilities: 10,000-15,000 yen (water, electricity, gas) Communication: 5,000-10,000 yen (internet, mobile phone) Transportation: 5,000-10,000 yen (commuting, school, commuter pass in some cases) Daily necessities and miscellaneous expenses: 5,000-10,000 yen Entertainment and social expenses: 10,000-30,000 yen (hobbies, meals with friends, etc.) Savings and reserve funds: 10,000-20,000 yen

Total: 135,000-200,000 yen

The monthly living expenses for living alone in Kawasaki are about 135,000-200,000 yen. Rent accounts for a large proportion of living expenses, but food and utility costs are also important items that cannot be ignored. Depending on your lifestyle, it is possible to reduce costs by making efforts to save money.

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