Cost of living in Yokohama (Japan) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark)
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| Food in Yokohama (Japan) is 13% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Yokohama (Japan) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ¥946 (kr55) | kr136 | 60% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ¥689 (kr40) | kr67 | 41% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ¥521 (kr30) | kr29 | 4% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ¥200 (kr12) | kr8 | 48% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ¥268 (kr16) | kr26 | 39% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ¥864 (kr50) | kr22 | 126% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ¥782 (kr45) | kr63 | 28% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ¥657 (kr38) | kr18 | 112% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ¥286 (kr17) | kr10 | 59% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| ¥267 (kr16) | kr11 | 39% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| ¥1,082 (kr63) | kr79 | 21% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| ¥247 (kr14) | kr19 | 25% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ¥215 (kr12) | kr11 | 15% |
| Housing in Yokohama (Japan) is 13% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Yokohama (Japan) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ¥173,094 (kr10,044) | kr8,536 | 18% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ¥134,622 (kr7,812) | kr5,788 | 35% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ¥21,750 (kr1,262) | kr1,220 | 3% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ¥120,417 (kr6,987) | kr5,337 | 31% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| ¥77,875 (kr4,519) | kr3,926 | 15% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| ¥14,750 (kr856) | kr1,589 | 46% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ¥4,380 (kr254) | kr188 | 35% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ¥120,000 (kr6,963) | kr3,570 | 95% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ¥23,333 (kr1,354) | kr710 | 91% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ¥1,770 (kr103) | kr57 | 82% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| ¥2,313 (kr134) | kr154 | 13% |
| Clothes in Yokohama (Japan) is 22% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Yokohama (Japan) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ¥7,200 (kr418) | kr786 | 47% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ¥4,790 (kr278) | kr244 | 14% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ¥8,844 (kr513) | kr727 | 29% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ¥10,582 (kr614) | kr1,206 | 49% |
| Transportation in Yokohama (Japan) is 10% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Yokohama (Japan) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| ¥2,621,970 (kr152,141) | kr301,099 | 49% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ¥136 (kr8) | kr10 | 22% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| ¥11,987 (kr696) | kr386 | 80% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| ¥3,406 (kr198) | kr255 | 22% |
| Personal Care in Yokohama (Japan) is 6% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Yokohama (Japan) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ¥1,545 (kr90) | kr58 | 55% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| ¥1,200 (kr70) | kr73 | 5% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| ¥5,680 (kr330) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| ¥449 (kr26) | kr58 | 55% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| ¥562 (kr33) | kr28 | 17% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| ¥545 (kr32) | kr29 | 9% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ¥163 (kr9) | kr13 | 27% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| ¥225 (kr13) | kr16 | 19% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ¥4,125 (kr239) | kr176 | 36% |
| Entertainment in Yokohama (Japan) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| Yokohama (Japan) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ¥4,153 (kr241) | kr344 | 30% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ¥3,600 (kr209) | kr191 | 9% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| ¥7,050 (kr409) | kr475 | 14% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| ¥5,046 (kr293) | kr616 | 52% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| ¥820 (kr48) | kr77 | 38% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| ¥395 (kr23) | kr41 | 44% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| ¥467 (kr27) | kr33 | 18% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| ¥56,736 (kr3,292) | kr3,258 | 1% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| ¥43 (kr2.47) | kr0.93 | 164% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| ¥8,917 (kr517) | kr230 | 125% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| ¥455 (kr26) | kr42 | 38% |
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