Cost of living in Yokohama, Japan vs Aalborg, Denmark
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yokohama (Japan) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥935 (kr57) | kr131 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥685 (kr42) | kr67 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥521 (kr32) | kr31 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥201 (kr12) | kr7 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥260 (kr16) | kr30 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥864 (kr53) | kr19 | + 173% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥782 (kr48) | kr68 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥657 (kr40) | kr18 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥286 (kr18) | kr10 | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥263 (kr16) | kr12 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,082 (kr66) | kr78 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥247 (kr15) | kr19 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥215 (kr13) | kr10 | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Yokohama (Japan) is 24% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥186,857 (kr11,465) | kr8,455 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥139,091 (kr8,534) | kr5,757 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,750 (kr1,335) | kr1,141 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥120,417 (kr7,389) | kr4,956 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥77,875 (kr4,778) | kr3,745 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥14,750 (kr905) | kr1,512 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,380 (kr269) | kr193 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥120,000 (kr7,363) | kr3,644 | + 102% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥23,333 (kr1,432) | kr684 | + 109% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,770 (kr109) | kr54 | + 99% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,313 (kr142) | kr169 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Yokohama (Japan) is 14% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,200 (kr442) | kr778 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,790 (kr294) | kr230 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,844 (kr543) | kr745 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥10,582 (kr649) | kr1,287 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Yokohama (Japan) is 20% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,621,970 (kr160,880) | kr304,676 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥136 (kr8) | kr10 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,987 (kr735) | kr386 | + 91% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,441 (kr211) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Yokohama (Japan) is 15% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,545 (kr95) | kr50 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,200 (kr74) | kr73 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,680 (kr349) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥449 (kr28) | kr58 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥562 (kr34) | kr28 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥545 (kr33) | kr29 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥163 (kr10) | kr13 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥225 (kr14) | kr16 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,125 (kr253) | kr171 | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Yokohama (Japan) is 4% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,153 (kr255) | kr337 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,600 (kr221) | kr187 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥7,050 (kr433) | kr475 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥5,046 (kr310) | kr606 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥820 (kr50) | kr73 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥395 (kr24) | kr42 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥467 (kr29) | kr33 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | kr3,125 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥43 (kr2.61) | kr0.91 | + 185% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,917 (kr547) | kr255 | + 114% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥455 (kr28) | kr42 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 51 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Yokohama (Japan) is 12% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark)
For example, you would need at least kr30,172 (¥491,737) in Yokohama to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with kr27,000 in Aalborg.
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