Cost of living in Yokohama, Japan vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | + 3% | |||
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Food in Yokohama (Japan) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥946 (C$11) | C$20 | - 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥689 (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥521 (C$6) | C$5.78 | + 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥200 (C$2.39) | C$1.98 | + 21% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥268 (C$3.21) | C$4.18 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥864 (C$10) | C$3.04 | + 240% | |
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 | + 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥286 (C$3.42) | C$3.76 | - 9% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥267 (C$3.20) | C$3.41 | - 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,082 (C$13) | C$19 | - 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥247 (C$2.95) | C$2.48 | + 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥215 (C$2.57) | C$1.93 | + 33% | |
Housing | + 21% | |||
Housing in Yokohama (Japan) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥173,094 (C$2,069) | C$2,136 | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥134,622 (C$1,609) | C$1,241 | + 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,750 (C$260) | C$133 | + 95% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥120,417 (C$1,439) | C$1,120 | + 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥77,875 (C$931) | C$806 | + 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥14,750 (C$176) | C$66 | + 166% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,380 (C$52) | C$54 | - 3% | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥120,000 (C$1,434) | C$311 | + 361% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥23,333 (C$279) | C$97 | + 188% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,770 (C$21) | C$10 | + 109% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,313 (C$28) | C$25 | + 10% | |
Clothes | + 36% | |||
Clothes in Yokohama (Japan) is 36% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,200 (C$86) | C$60 | + 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,790 (C$57) | C$39 | + 46% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,844 (C$106) | C$98 | + 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥10,582 (C$126) | C$117 | + 8% | |
Transportation | + 76% | |||
Transportation in Yokohama (Japan) is 76% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,621,970 (C$31,340) | C$22,935 | + 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥136 (C$1.63) | C$1.39 | + 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,987 (C$143) | C$67 | + 114% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,406 (C$41) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 19% | |||
Personal Care in Yokohama (Japan) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,545 (C$18) | C$8 | + 124% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,200 (C$14) | C$22 | - 34% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,680 (C$68) | C$77 | - 12% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥449 (C$5.37) | C$6 | - 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥562 (C$7) | C$3.85 | + 75% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥545 (C$7) | C$4.28 | + 52% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥163 (C$1.95) | C$3.11 | - 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥225 (C$2.69) | C$2.46 | + 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,125 (C$49) | C$20 | + 148% | |
Entertainment | - 5% | |||
Entertainment in Yokohama (Japan) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,153 (C$50) | C$52 | - 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,600 (C$43) | C$26 | + 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥7,050 (C$84) | C$117 | - 28% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥5,046 (C$60) | C$96 | - 37% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥820 (C$10) | C$9 | + 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥395 (C$4.72) | C$5.42 | - 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥467 (C$5.58) | C$7 | - 16% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥56,736 (C$678) | C$647 | + 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥43 (C$0.51) | C$0.83 | - 39% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,917 (C$107) | C$35 | + 201% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥455 (C$5.44) | C$11 | - 50% | |
TOTAL | + 24% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Yokohama (Japan) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$8,163 (¥682,931) in Yokohama to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,600 in Abbotsford.
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