Cost of living in Yokohama, Japan vs Lille, France
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| Food | + 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yokohama (Japan) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥946 (€8) | €15 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥689 (€5.47) | €8 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥521 (€4.13) | €5.83 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥200 (€1.59) | €1.12 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥268 (€2.13) | €3.32 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥864 (€7) | €1.98 | + 247% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥782 (€6) | €7 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥657 (€5.22) | €1.94 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥286 (€2.27) | €1.79 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥267 (€2.12) | €2.25 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,082 (€9) | €6 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥247 (€1.96) | €1.70 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥215 (€1.70) | €1.06 | + 61% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Yokohama (Japan) is 35% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥173,094 (€1,374) | €1,120 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥134,622 (€1,068) | €841 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,750 (€173) | €118 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥120,417 (€956) | €657 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥77,875 (€618) | €543 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥14,750 (€117) | €75 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,380 (€35) | €28 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥120,000 (€952) | €322 | + 196% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥23,333 (€185) | €91 | + 103% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,770 (€14) | €10 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,313 (€18) | €13 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Yokohama (Japan) is 14% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,200 (€57) | €92 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,790 (€38) | €37 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,844 (€70) | €89 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥10,582 (€84) | €90 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Yokohama (Japan) is 40% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,621,970 (€20,809) | €22,770 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥136 (€1.08) | €1.41 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,987 (€95) | €51 | + 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,406 (€27) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Yokohama (Japan) is 42% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,545 (€12) | €5.32 | + 131% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,200 (€10) | €4.13 | + 130% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,680 (€45) | €24 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥449 (€3.56) | €3.81 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥562 (€4.46) | €3.42 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥545 (€4.33) | €3.93 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥163 (€1.30) | €1.60 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥225 (€1.79) | €2.23 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,125 (€33) | €23 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Yokohama (Japan) is 13% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,153 (€33) | €37 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,600 (€29) | €21 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥7,050 (€56) | €79 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥5,046 (€40) | €47 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥820 (€7) | €8 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥395 (€3.14) | €3.07 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥467 (€3.70) | €5.26 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥56,736 (€450) | €441 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥43 (€0.34) | €0.22 | + 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,917 (€71) | €35 | + 102% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥455 (€3.61) | €7 | - 48% | |
| 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 43 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Yokohama (Japan) is 22% more expensive than in Lille (France)
For example, you would need at least €3,914 (¥493,156) in Yokohama to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,200 in Lille.
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