Living in Katori-shi
In Katori-shi, rents across existing tenancies average €6.19 per m² a month (2023).
Katori-shi's unemployment stood at 4.16% at the end of 2020.
Higher unemployment than 69% of Japanese cities that publish it and cleaner air than 80% of Japanese cities that publish it.
Which Japan-wide rules apply when you move to Katori-shi?
National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.
Housing and cost
Japan's Housing and Land Survey monthly-rent measure excludes security deposits, key money/right money and common-area charges. The Ministry of Land says deposit terms vary by regional custom; these sources provide context, not a comparable city-level distribution. Statistics Bureau glossary (2018) · MLIT rental-housing Q&A.
How much does it cost to rent in Katori-shi?
Average net cold rent is about 6.19 EUR/m² per month (2023 Housing and Land Survey), excluding heating and operating charges.
Published average over existing tenancies; a specific flat can sit either side of it. Asking-rent series, where present, are separate rows in the table.
- Average net rent (nettokalt): 6.19 EUR/m²/month · e-Stat Housing and Land Survey 2023, table 122-4-2: average rent per 1 m2 of floor area by municipality (家賃０円を含まない)2
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited | 31.61 EUR/month | 30 Sept 2026 | ドコモ光 月額料金 — NTTドコモ10Official · national market |
| Mobile plan, 10 GB | 21.56 EUR/month | 30 Sept 2026 | docomo mini 10GB1Official · national market |
| Average net rent (nettokalt) | 6.19 EUR/m²/monthcountry median €6.27 — about the same | 31 Dec 2023 | e-Stat Housing and Land Survey 2023, table 122-4-2: average rent per 1 m2 of floor area by municipality (家賃０円を含まない)2Official |
Is Katori-shi a good place to live?
There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.
Worked out from these numbers
What does a 60 m² flat cost?
About 371 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of about 6.19 EUR/m² per month, before heating and operating charges.
Heating, water and operating charges come on top, and a specific flat can sit either side of an average.
Work and income
What is the unemployment rate in Katori-shi?
The unemployment rate is about 4.2 % (October 2020).
- Unemployment rate: 4.16 % · 総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 就業状態等基本集計 第1-2表)13
Katori-shi 4.2%
Unemployment rate (%)
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average gross earnings | 2,036 EUR/month | 30 Jun 2025 | MHLW / e-Stat — Basic Survey on Wage Structure 2025, 47-prefecture scheduled earnings reference table5Official · regional context |
| Unemployment rate | 4.16 %country median 3.8% | 31 Dec 2020 | 総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 就業状態等基本集計 第1-2表)13Official |
What does a salary buy in Katori-shi?
Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.
RentInternetMobileLeft over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
| Each month | € |
|---|---|
| Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08. | €1,412 |
| Rent, 60 m²€6.19/m² · official · e-Stat Housing and Land Survey 2023, table 122-4-2: average rent per 1 m2 of floor area by municipality (家賃０円を含まない) · 2023-12-31 | − €371 |
| Internet€32 · official · ドコモ光 月額料金 · 2026-09-30 | − €32 |
| Mobile plan€22 · official · docomo mini 10GB · 2026-09-30 | − €22 |
| Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities | — |
| Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish | €987 |
Public employment service
No exact public employment office is currently linked to Katori-shi. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.
Hello Work — Public employment service
Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Katori-shi. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.
Healthcare
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital beds per 1,000 residents | 13.09 per 1,000 | 31 Dec 2024 | Japan official municipality health statistics 20243Official |
| Physicians per 1,000 residents | 1.4 per 1,000 | 31 Dec 2024 | Japan official municipality health statistics 20244Official |
Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Katori-shi when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.
Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.
Open the official coverage guideSafety
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents | 639.5 incidents per 100,000 | 31 Dec 2025 | 令和７年の犯罪情勢 / 令和７年の犯罪情勢 統計表, 図表1-5-211Official · regional context |
Mobility and administration
Katori-shi's nearest airport was NRT, 17 km away and offered 103 direct destinations.
Language courses and integration
No exact city-level course record is currently published for Katori-shi. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.
Japanese Language Education Program for Foreigners Living in Japan — State Language Course
Agency for Cultural Affairs
For foreigners living in Japan.
Climate and air quality
Is the air quality good in Katori-shi?
The annual PM2.5 mean is about 7.1 µg/m³ (2023) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.
Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.
- PM2.5 — annual mean: 7.13 µg/m³ · NIES monthly PM2.5 station means annualized to calendar 20236
Within WHO 2021 guidelineAbove WHO, within EU limitAbove EU legal limitCity annual mean · µg/m³
City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.
Katori-shi 7.1
Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 — annual mean | 7.13 µg/m³country median 8.4 | 31 Dec 2023 | NIES monthly PM2.5 station means annualized to calendar 20236Official |
Population and city profile
Katori-shi had a population density of 275.8 people per km² at the end of 2020.
How many people live in Katori-shi?
The published population was 68,684 people in 2026. Source: Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total9
By nationality
National passport97.1%
Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| City area | 262.4 km² | 3 Aug 2026 | 国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan)12Official |
| Foreign-resident share | 2.92 % | 3 Aug 2026 | 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民 ÷ 総計)15Official |
| Foreign residents | 2,003 people | 3 Aug 2026 | 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民)15Official |
| Population density | 275.8 people/km² | 31 Dec 2020 | 総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 第1-1表)14Official |
| Population | 68,684 people | 1 Jan 2026 | Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total9Official |
Alternatives for people set on Katori-shi
Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.
Jōsō as a Katori-shi alternative in the same region
48 km away, better on 2 of 4 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Rent cannot be compared like for like.
- Foreign residents: 11.9% Jōsō vs 2.9% Katori-shi+308%
- Rent: €5.20/m² Jōsō vs €6.19/m² Katori-shino percentage
- Unemployment: 3.4% Jōsō vs 4.2% Katori-shi−17%
- Recorded crime, per 100k: 687 Jōsō vs 640 Katori-shi+7%
- Residents: 60,041 Jōsō vs 68,684 Katori-shi−13%
Sabae as a Katori-shi alternative in the same country
A move, not a commute, at 389 km, better on 2 of 4 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Rent cannot be compared like for like.
- Unemployment: 2.5% Sabae vs 4.2% Katori-shi−39%
- Recorded crime, per 100k: 443 Sabae vs 640 Katori-shi−31%
- Rent: €6.64/m² Sabae vs €6.19/m² Katori-shino percentage
- Foreign residents: 1.9% Sabae vs 2.9% Katori-shi−35%
- Residents: 68,005 Sabae vs 68,684 Katori-shi−1%
Cities near Katori-shi
Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.
- Rent
- 5.41 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2023-12-31
- Rent
- 4.36 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2023-12-31
- Rent
- 6.48 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2023-12-31
- Rent
- 5.88 EUR/m²/monthAverage net rent (nettokalt) · 2023-12-31
Alternative cities in Japan
Other cities in Japan to compare with Katori-shi, nearest in population first.
How does Katori-shi compare?
Pick a city. The answer appears here and the address bar keeps it, so the comparison can be shared; the page stays Katori-shi's.
Common questions
Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.
How many people live in Katori-shi?
The published population was 68,684 people in 2026. Source: Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total.
How much does it cost to rent in Katori-shi?
Average net cold rent is about 6.19 EUR/m² per month (2023 Housing and Land Survey), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 433 EUR a month before utilities. Source: e-Stat Housing and Land Survey 2023, table 122-4-2: average rent per 1 m2 of floor area by municipality (家賃０円を含まない).
Is the air quality good in Katori-shi?
The annual PM2.5 mean is about 7.1 µg/m³ (2023) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: NIES monthly PM2.5 station means annualized to calendar 2023.
What is the unemployment rate in Katori-shi?
The unemployment rate is about 4.2 % (October 2020). Source: 総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 就業状態等基本集計 第1-2表).
How many foreign residents live in Katori-shi?
2,003 residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民).
Is Katori-shi a good place to live?
Katori-shi may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.
Which cities are near Katori-shi?
Itako, Kozaki-machi, Namegata, Omigawa, Kamisu are near Katori-shi. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.
Cite this page
Open a format to select or copy this ImmigrationDB compilation citation. The native disclosure and text fallback work without JavaScript.
APA citation
ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Katori-shi, Japan: population, rent, salary, cost of living [ImmigrationDB compilation; version f73829defc99f0cd6e27df9ce0fe3ed4]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/jp/katori-shi/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/BibTeX citation
@misc{immigrationdb_immigrationdb_katori-shi-japan-population-rent-salary-cost-of-living_d61817e2be14,
author = {ImmigrationDB},
title = {Katori-shi, Japan: population, rent, salary, cost of living},
publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
year = {2026},
date = {2026-10-16},
version = {f73829defc99f0cd6e27df9ce0fe3ed4},
url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/jp/katori-shi/},
note = {Retrieved 2026-10-16. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}Markdown citation
[Katori-shi, Japan: population, rent, salary, cost of living](https://immigrationdb.com/cities/jp/katori-shi/) — ImmigrationDB; ImmigrationDB; version f73829defc99f0cd6e27df9ce0fe3ed4; retrieved 2026-10-16; built 2026-10-16.This citation identifies the ImmigrationDB compilation/page. Underlying source publishers and datasets retain their own terms; inspect the Sources section and cite those records separately. View the underlying source records.
Sources
- docomo mini 10GB docomo.ne.jp · checked 2026-09-15
- e-Stat Housing and Land Survey 2023, table 122-4-2: average rent per 1 m2 of floor area by municipality (家賃０円を含まない) e-stat.go.jp · checked 2026-09-18
- Japan official municipality health statistics 2024 mhlw.go.jp · checked 2026-08-13
- Japan official municipality health statistics 2024 mhlw.go.jp · checked 2026-08-13
- MHLW / e-Stat — Basic Survey on Wage Structure 2025, 47-prefecture scheduled earnings reference table MHLW / e-Stat · e-stat.go.jp · checked 2026-09-23
- NIES monthly PM2.5 station means annualized to calendar 2023 gis.nies.go.jp · checked 2026-09-23
- OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
- OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
- Resident Register Population, Population Movement and Number of Households Survey; 2026-01-01 municipal total e-stat.go.jp · checked 2026-08-10
- ドコモ光 月額料金 — NTTドコモ ドコモ光 月額料金 · docomo.ne.jp · checked 2026-09-19
Show 14 more sources
- 令和７年の犯罪情勢 / 令和７年の犯罪情勢 統計表, 図表1-5-2 npa.go.jp · checked 2026-09-23
- 国土地理院 (Geospatial Information Authority of Japan) gsi.go.jp · checked 2026-08-03
- 総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 就業状態等基本集計 第1-2表) e-stat.go.jp · checked 2026-08-03
- 総務省統計局 (e-Stat, 国勢調査2020 第1-1表) e-stat.go.jp · checked 2026-08-03
- 総務省自治行政局 (住民基本台帳, 外国人住民) soumu.go.jp · checked 2026-08-03
- Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
- Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
- Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
- Wikidata identity and coordinates — Q1153721 Wikidata identity and coordinates · wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-05
- Wikidata identity and coordinates — Q1342834 Wikidata identity and coordinates · wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-05
- Wikidata identity and coordinates — Q467471 Wikidata identity and coordinates · wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-05
- Wikidata identity and coordinates — Q840595 Wikidata identity and coordinates · wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-05
- Wikidata identity and coordinates — Q840598 Wikidata identity and coordinates · wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-05
- Wikidata identity and coordinates — Q877184 Wikidata identity and coordinates · wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-05
Spotted a number that looks wrong? Every value here carries its source and date — tell us what you found and we will re-check it against the source.