Cost of living in Yokohama, Japan vs Lima, Peru
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| Food | + 109% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yokohama (Japan) is 109% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥946 (S/. 32) | S/. 24 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥689 (S/. 23) | S/. 17 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥521 (S/. 18) | S/. 7 | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥200 (S/. 7) | S/. 4.20 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥268 (S/. 9) | S/. 6 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥864 (S/. 29) | S/. 3.81 | + 670% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥782 (S/. 27) | S/. 13 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥657 (S/. 22) | S/. 4.46 | + 401% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥286 (S/. 10) | S/. 2.43 | + 300% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥267 (S/. 9) | S/. 5.23 | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,082 (S/. 37) | S/. 42 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥247 (S/. 8) | S/. 7 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥215 (S/. 7) | S/. 1.61 | + 354% | |
| Housing | + 133% | |||
| Housing in Yokohama (Japan) is 133% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥173,094 (S/. 5,884) | S/. 2,871 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥134,622 (S/. 4,576) | S/. 1,663 | + 175% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,750 (S/. 739) | S/. 204 | + 263% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥120,417 (S/. 4,094) | S/. 2,216 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥77,875 (S/. 2,647) | S/. 1,139 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥14,750 (S/. 501) | S/. 163 | + 207% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,380 (S/. 149) | S/. 68 | + 118% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥120,000 (S/. 4,079) | S/. 1,259 | + 224% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥23,333 (S/. 793) | S/. 341 | + 132% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,770 (S/. 60) | S/. 34 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,313 (S/. 79) | S/. 17 | + 351% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Yokohama (Japan) is 60% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,200 (S/. 245) | S/. 155 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,790 (S/. 163) | S/. 93 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,844 (S/. 301) | S/. 249 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥10,582 (S/. 360) | S/. 247 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 136% | |||
| Transportation in Yokohama (Japan) is 136% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,621,970 (S/. 89,133) | S/. 66,299 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥136 (S/. 4.63) | S/. 3.77 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,987 (S/. 407) | S/. 125 | + 227% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,406 (S/. 116) | S/. 40 | + 189% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Yokohama (Japan) is 78% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,545 (S/. 53) | S/. 23 | + 133% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,200 (S/. 41) | S/. 21 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,680 (S/. 193) | S/. 73 | + 165% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥449 (S/. 15) | S/. 18 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥562 (S/. 19) | S/. 13 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥545 (S/. 19) | S/. 17 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥163 (S/. 5.55) | S/. 4.51 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥225 (S/. 8) | S/. 4.49 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,125 (S/. 140) | S/. 42 | + 235% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in Yokohama (Japan) is 98% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,153 (S/. 141) | S/. 34 | + 316% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,600 (S/. 122) | S/. 33 | + 268% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥7,050 (S/. 240) | S/. 90 | + 167% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥5,046 (S/. 172) | S/. 107 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥820 (S/. 28) | S/. 26 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥395 (S/. 13) | S/. 14 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥467 (S/. 16) | S/. 8 | + 103% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥56,736 (S/. 1,929) | S/. 1,700 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥43 (S/. 1.44) | S/. 0.53 | + 171% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,917 (S/. 303) | S/. 163 | + 86% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥455 (S/. 15) | S/. 16 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 117% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,101 prices entered by 279 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 09, 2021.
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Cost of living in Yokohama (Japan) is 117% more expensive than in Lima (Peru)
For example, you would need at least S/. 19,301 (¥567,760) in Yokohama to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with S/. 8,900 in Lima.
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