Side-by-side city decision # Sucre vs Fukuoka. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link SucreBolivia1/6 VS FukuokaJapan4/6 $585Sucre monthly budget $1,280Fukuoka monthly budget 35 MbpsSucre internet 180 MbpsFukuoka internet Decision summary Fukuoka Fukuoka leads on more of the six headline signals. Cost Best budget Sucre Speed Fastest internet Fukuoka Vibe Best nomad vibe Fukuoka Safety Highest safety Fukuoka Air Cleanest air Fukuoka Walk Most walkable Tie Quick read ## Two cities at a glance The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison. [Sucre](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/bolivia/sucre.md) Bolivia 1/6 Budget$585 Internet35 Mbps Vibe7/10 [Fukuoka](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/japan/fukuoka.md) Japan 4/6 Budget$1,280 Internet180 Mbps Vibe8/10 Full comparison ## Compare what matters Green marks the stronger numeric result. Text-only categories are presented without a winner. Differences only ### Monthly budget and costs 7 signals MetricSucreFukuoka Total estimated budget $585 $1,280 1-bed center rent $280 $650 Coworking desk $90 $220 Local meal $3.3 $6.8 Cappuccino $2.2 $3.5 Gym membership $25 $65 Transport budget $25 $70 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals MetricSucreFukuoka Internet speed 35 Mbps 180 Mbps Nomad vibe 7/10 8/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals MetricSucreFukuoka Safety index 63/100 87/100 Air quality 72/100 78/100 Walkability 8/10 8/10 Female safety 6/10 9/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 5/10 6/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals MetricSucreFukuoka Healthcare quality Average Excellent English proficiency Basic Average Climate type Subtropical highland Humid subtropical Best time to visit Apr - Oct Oct - Nov Beyond the numbers ## What each city asks you to trade Costs and scores help narrow the choice. These practical strengths and limitations finish the picture. [Sucre](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/bolivia/sucre.md) Bolivia → ### Strengths * Very affordable rents, local meals, and everyday services * Beautiful colonial center with excellent walkability * Mild highland climate for much of the year * Relaxed pace suited to focused remote work * Strong Spanish-learning and cultural immersion opportunities * Low-cost domestic transport and easy access to regional sights ### Trade-offs * English is limited outside tourism and language-school settings * Internet quality can vary sharply by building and neighborhood * Few polished coworking spaces compared with larger nomad hubs * Tap water should not be considered safe to drink * Cash remains essential for markets, taxis, and smaller businesses * High altitude and cool evenings can require an adjustment period ### Common visa routes * Tourist entry or visitor visa, generally allowing up to 90 days per calendar year depending on nationality * Temporary residence visa for work, study, family, or other qualifying purposes * Mercosur-related residence pathways for eligible South American nationals [Fukuoka](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/japan/fukuoka.md) Japan → ### Strengths * Lower living costs than Tokyo and Osaka * Fast, reliable fiber internet and extensive 5G * Exceptionally safe and clean urban environment * Excellent ramen, seafood, and casual dining * Airport is remarkably close to the city center * Walkable core with efficient subway connections ### Trade-offs * Summer heat, humidity, and typhoon risk can be intense * English is limited outside international-facing businesses * Apartments often require substantial upfront move-in fees * Digital-nomad community is smaller than Tokyo's * Some smaller shops and bars remain cash-oriented * Visa options for long-term remote workers are restrictive ### Common visa routes * Japan Digital Nomad Visa * Temporary Visitor Visa Waiver * Working Holiday Visa Reading the result ## Use this as a planning benchmark The headline score compares six directional signals. It does not weight personal priorities, visa eligibility, household size or individual lifestyle choices. Costs are monthly estimates, not guaranteed prices. Higher is better for quality scores and connectivity. Lower is better for budgets and individual expenses.