Although the cost of living varies depending on factors such as housing expenditure and food budget, the average living expenses for international students in the Kyoto and Osaka area are ¥134,000 per month, according to the “Student Guide to Japan 2012 – 2013,” published by the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO).
Links
Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)
http://www.jasso.go.jp/study_j/sgtj_e.html
Living Cost and Price
http://www.g-studyinjapan.jasso.go.jp/en/modules/pico/index.php?content_id=16