Cost of living in Yokohama, Japan vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yokohama (Japan) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥935 (C$11) | C$20 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥685 (C$8) | C$10 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥521 (C$6) | C$5.84 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥201 (C$2.38) | C$1.98 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥260 (C$3.08) | C$4.48 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥864 (C$10) | C$3.04 | + 237% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥782 (C$9) | C$10 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥657 (C$8) | C$4.24 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥286 (C$3.39) | C$3.76 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥263 (C$3.12) | C$3.41 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,082 (C$13) | C$19 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥247 (C$2.93) | C$2.48 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥215 (C$2.55) | C$1.93 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Yokohama (Japan) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥186,857 (C$2,214) | C$2,136 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥139,091 (C$1,648) | C$1,241 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,750 (C$258) | C$133 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥120,417 (C$1,427) | C$1,120 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥77,875 (C$923) | C$806 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥14,750 (C$175) | C$66 | + 164% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,380 (C$52) | C$54 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥120,000 (C$1,422) | C$311 | + 357% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥23,333 (C$277) | C$97 | + 186% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,770 (C$21) | C$10 | + 107% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,313 (C$27) | C$25 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Yokohama (Japan) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,200 (C$85) | C$60 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,790 (C$57) | C$39 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,844 (C$105) | C$98 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥10,582 (C$125) | C$117 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Yokohama (Japan) is 74% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,621,970 (C$31,072) | C$22,935 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥136 (C$1.62) | C$1.42 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,987 (C$142) | C$67 | + 113% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,441 (C$41) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Yokohama (Japan) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,545 (C$18) | C$8 | + 122% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,200 (C$14) | C$22 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,680 (C$67) | C$77 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥449 (C$5.32) | C$6 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥562 (C$7) | C$3.85 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥545 (C$6) | C$4.28 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥163 (C$1.93) | C$3.11 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥225 (C$2.67) | C$2.46 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,125 (C$49) | C$20 | + 145% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Yokohama (Japan) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,153 (C$49) | C$52 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,600 (C$43) | C$26 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥7,050 (C$84) | C$117 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥5,046 (C$60) | C$96 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥820 (C$10) | C$9 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥395 (C$4.68) | C$5.42 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥467 (C$5.53) | C$7 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥49,270 (C$584) | C$647 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥43 (C$0.50) | C$0.83 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,917 (C$106) | C$35 | + 199% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥455 (C$5.39) | C$11 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 145 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Yokohama (Japan) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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