Cost of Living in Yokohama
Summary of cost of living in Yokohama, Japan:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,966.2$ (455,441.2¥), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 813.9$ (124,975.2¥), excluding rent.
- Yokohama is 48.8% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Yokohama is, on average, 73.6% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 1,000.00 ¥ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 5,000.00 ¥ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 800.00 ¥ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 300.00 ¥ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 500.00 ¥ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 457.14 ¥ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 163.75 ¥ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 111.43 ¥ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 218.00 ¥ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 237.93 ¥ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 301.02 ¥ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 344.00 ¥ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 659.69 ¥ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 412.77 ¥ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 1,009.24 ¥ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 393.11 ¥ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 204.12 ¥ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 263.08 ¥ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 394.63 ¥ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 216.21 ¥ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 279.72 ¥ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 197.50 ¥ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 127.50 ¥ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 1,000.00 ¥ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 258.88 ¥ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 300.00 ¥ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 600.00 ¥ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 220.00 ¥ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 8,000.00 ¥ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 500.00 ¥ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 651.78 ¥ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 3,200.00 ¥ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 175.13 ¥ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 3,342,000.00 ¥ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 2,670,000.00 ¥ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 20,652.53 ¥ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 3,700.00 ¥ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 4,900.00 ¥ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 8,040.00 ¥ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 2,000.00 ¥ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 1,975.00 ¥ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 40,666.67 ¥ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 2,750,000.00 ¥ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 6,000.00 ¥ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 4,250.00 ¥ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 8,660.00 ¥ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 16,000.00 ¥ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 119,000.00 ¥ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 69,800.00 ¥ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 183,333.33 ¥ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 122,500.00 ¥ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 89,805.52 ¥ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 40,257.65 ¥ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 403,214.29 ¥ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 2.05 |
Prices in Yokohama
This city had 183 entries in the past 12 months by 23 different contributors.
Last update: 5 June 2025
Last update: 5 June 2025
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