Kobe

Japan Below global median · −37.0% (3-bed)

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Kobe is more affordable than most of the dataset. A 3-bedroom home runs about −37.0% versus the global median of $276k.

Median purchase price

1-bedroom $132,000 −5.7% vs global median $140k

2-bedroom $171,000 −13.2% vs global median $197k

3-bedroom $174,000 −37.0% vs global median $276k

Income tax (effective)

Income tax · low earner 20.0% effective, on ~$30k gross Public web research Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence

Income tax · mid earner 30.0% effective, on ~$75k gross Public web research Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence

Income tax · high earner 38.0% effective, on ~$150k gross Public web research Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence

Quality of life

Air quality (PM2.5) 13.0 µg/m³ annual mean · WHO guideline 5 Public web research Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence

Source & date. Median home-purchase prices in USD, starter dataset v2026.1 (2026-05). Other metrics carry their own source & date on each card above. Directional figures for comparing markets — not a valuation of any specific property. Methodology →

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