- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Australia
- Yokosuka
- Albury
- Comparison
Cost of living in Yokosuka, Japan compared to Albury, Australia
Currency:
Food | - 1% | |||
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Food in Yokosuka (Japan) is 1% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | AU$17 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥690 (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | AU$1.50 | - | |
12 eggs, large | ¥700 (AU$8) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥500 (AU$6) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥250 (AU$3.01) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | - | - | |
Housing | + 15% | |||
Housing in Yokosuka (Japan) is 15% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥207,500 (AU$2,498) | AU$1,271 | + 96% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥201,375 (AU$2,424) | AU$2,559 | - 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥35,052 (AU$422) | AU$645 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | AU$1,290 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | AU$860 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥39,000 (AU$469) | AU$215 | + 118% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥3,900 (AU$47) | AU$55 | - 15% | |
40” flat screen TV | ¥48,000 (AU$578) | AU$668 | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | AU$100 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥9,000 (AU$108) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in Yokosuka (Japan) is 1% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | AU$100 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥2,000 (AU$24) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,500 (AU$102) | AU$90 | + 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | AU$150 | - | |
Transportation | + 2% | |||
Transportation in Yokosuka (Japan) is 2% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | AU$25,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥122 (AU$1.47) | AU$1.31 | + 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | AU$20 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in Yokosuka (Japan) is 1% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,200 (AU$14) | AU$15 | - 3% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥750 (AU$9) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 9% | |||
Entertainment in Yokosuka (Japan) is 9% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | AU$47 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥5,000 (AU$60) | AU$33 | + 81% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥9,000 (AU$108) | AU$100 | + 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | AU$16 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | AU$5.00 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | AU$4.00 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | AU$52 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | AU$20 | - | |
TOTAL | + 7% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.01204
AUD
/
JPY
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Cost of living in Yokosuka (Japan) is 7% more expensive than in Albury (Australia)
For example, you would need at least AU$4,078
(¥338,830)
in Yokosuka
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
AU$3,800
in Albury.
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