Fukuoka Scores

  • Nightlife: At the same time, the level of quality of services provided in most of these establishments is significantly high.

  • Walkability: The area of Fukuoka is perfect for walking. There are a lot of quality walking paths, sidewalks. Traffic and road conditions are good organized.

  • Income: The average monthly salary in Fukuoka is quite high around $3200.
  • Quality of life: In terms of health care, demography, education, environmental conditions, economic conditions, employment, the standard of living can be assessed as good.

  • Entertainment: Fukuoka has a lot of entertainment, cafes, clubs, restaurants, places to relax with friends, romantic dates and just to have a good time.

  • Expenses: Average prices for both goods and services, and for the purchase / rental of housing. Usual monthly spendings are around $2800.
  • Education: The level of secondary and higher education can be described as very high.

  • Free WiFi: Free wi-fi is available in almost all hotels, but its speed raises many questions. In cafes and restaurants, you sometimes have to pay for an Internet connection.

  • Internet: There is high-speed Internet.
  • Fits for families: There are not so many places where you can spend a good time with your family and children, but almost all of them provide excellent service.

  • Safety: According to the criterion of calmness, safety and peacefulness of the inhabitants, the situation in Fukuoka is perfect.
  • Freedom of speech: Freedom of speech is spelled out in the constitution. But local authorities are enforcing laws that will somewhat complicate the work of journalists and restrict freedom of speech for all citizens.

  • Racial tolerance: Cases of racial and ethnic discrimination are extremely rare.

  • LGBTQ friendly: The attitude towards the LGBT community by the majority of citizens of Fukuoka is fine.

  • Workspaces: There is an great environment for working and lots of great coworking spots.

  • Air quality:
  • Traffic safety: A lot of work has been done in Fukuoka to ensure road safety. That’s why the road accident rate can be considered as low.

  • English: It will not be easy to communicate directly with the locals – few people speak English, except for the staff of large hotels and restaurants.

  • Startup friendly: Unfortunately, startup score in Fukuoka is pretty low. Most startups struggle due to different obstacles.

  • Female friendly: The relationship between men and women is quite liberal, a woman has all the rights and freedoms. But the way of life in society continues to be patriarchal.

  • Friendliness to outsiders: Unfortunately, the locals are not hospitable and unfriendly to visitors.

  • Level of happiness: The level of happiness and life satisfaction among the local population is quite average.