Cost of Living in Sendai
Approximate monthly expenses for students are as follows.
Rent | Student Dormitory: 13,000 yen to 33,900 yen/month Private Accommodations: 40,000 yen to 60,000 yen/month |
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Utilities | Electricity, gas, water etc: Approx.10,000 yen/month |
Landline Phone | 2,000 yen/month + usage fees |
Food | 40,000 yen to 50,000 yen/month |

Life in Sendai
Tohoku University is located in Sendai, a city with a population of about 1,000,000 the largest in the Tohoku Region. For a long time, it has been known as a “City of Trees” for its lush greenery, making it well-suited for student life and contemplation. Well removed from the Tokyo metropolitan area, rent and other costs are relatively low. The appropriate cost of living is shown below, and we believe it is a nice place to live.
- Monthly Expense of International Students at Tohoku University 80,000 yen to 150,000 yen
- Monthly Rent (Excluding utilities) of International Students at Tohoku University 40,000 yen to 60,000 yen