- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Canada
- Yokohama
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Yokohama, Japan compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yokohama (Japan) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥850 (C$9) | C$14 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥700 (C$8) | C$8 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥620 (C$7) | C$5.67 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥204 (C$2.24) | C$2.40 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥235 (C$2.59) | C$4.13 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥1,017 (C$11) | C$2.54 | + 340% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥833 (C$9) | C$9 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥633 (C$7) | C$3.55 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥238 (C$2.62) | C$3.02 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥230 (C$2.53) | C$2.26 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥900 (C$10) | C$15 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥264 (C$2.90) | C$2.18 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥227 (C$2.50) | C$1.87 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Yokohama (Japan) is 54% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥211,000 (C$2,324) | C$1,186 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥138,333 (C$1,524) | C$982 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥26,563 (C$293) | C$104 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥110,000 (C$1,212) | C$919 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥78,125 (C$861) | C$695 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥13,281 (C$146) | C$64 | + 128% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,017 (C$44) | C$39 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥102,696 (C$1,131) | C$393 | + 188% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥20,000 (C$220) | C$111 | + 99% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥900 (C$10) | C$10 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,313 (C$25) | C$25 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Yokohama (Japan) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,800 (C$75) | C$61 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥3,917 (C$43) | C$41 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,714 (C$96) | C$95 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥11,400 (C$126) | C$87 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 90% | |||
| Transportation in Yokohama (Japan) is 90% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,499,000 (C$27,528) | C$23,851 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥135 (C$1.48) | C$1.19 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,500 (C$127) | C$47 | + 167% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,353 (C$37) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Yokohama (Japan) is 28% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,700 (C$19) | C$7 | + 150% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥6,000 (C$66) | C$85 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥600 (C$7) | C$6 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥625 (C$7) | C$2.88 | + 139% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥545 (C$6) | C$3.82 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥195 (C$2.15) | C$3.16 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥206 (C$2.27) | C$2.53 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,404 (C$49) | C$19 | + 157% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Yokohama (Japan) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,016 (C$44) | C$45 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,600 (C$40) | C$26 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥8,000 (C$88) | C$84 | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥3,000 (C$33) | C$89 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥633 (C$7) | C$9 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥358 (C$3.95) | C$5.72 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥400 (C$4.41) | C$5.43 | - 19% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | C$850 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥45 (C$0.50) | C$1.04 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥7,500 (C$83) | C$34 | + 141% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥460 (C$5.07) | C$10 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 228 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Yokohama (Japan) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,336
(¥393,576)
in Yokohama
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,300
in Abbotsford.
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