Cost of living in Yokosuka, Japan vs Lyon, France
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Food | - 24% | |||
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Food in Yokosuka (Japan) is 24% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,000 (€8) | €18 | - 56% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥697 (€5.34) | €10 | - 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥400 (€3.07) | €7 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥210 (€1.61) | €1.20 | + 34% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥476 (€3.65) | €4.43 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥400 (€3.07) | €3.03 | + 1% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,020 (€8) | €7 | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥500 (€3.83) | €2.60 | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥300 (€2.30) | €1.50 | + 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥260 (€1.99) | €2.80 | - 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥2,000 (€15) | €8 | + 101% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥220 (€1.69) | €2.32 | - 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥200 (€1.53) | €1.05 | + 46% | |
Housing | + 51% | |||
Housing in Yokosuka (Japan) is 51% more expensive than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥207,500 (€1,592) | €1,337 | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥201,375 (€1,545) | €968 | + 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥35,052 (€269) | €119 | + 125% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | €768 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | €620 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥39,000 (€299) | €84 | + 254% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,900 (€30) | €24 | + 22% | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥48,000 (€368) | €463 | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €133 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €11 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥6,300 (€48) | €17 | + 187% | |
Clothes | - 31% | |||
Clothes in Yokosuka (Japan) is 31% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | €86 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥2,000 (€15) | €33 | - 54% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,500 (€65) | €98 | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €105 | - | |
Transportation | - 4% | |||
Transportation in Yokosuka (Japan) is about the same as in Lyon (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €25,600 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥152 (€1.16) | €1.36 | - 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €64 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €17 | - | |
Personal Care | + 35% | |||
Personal Care in Yokosuka (Japan) is 35% more expensive than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,200 (€9) | €5.21 | + 77% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €7 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €25 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €4.63 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €4.56 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €4.21 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥750 (€5.75) | €2.18 | + 164% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | €2.63 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €22 | - | |
Entertainment | + 9% | |||
Entertainment in Yokosuka (Japan) is 9% more expensive than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €34 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥5,000 (€38) | €22 | + 76% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €79 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥9,000 (€69) | €65 | + 7% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €10 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €3.27 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €5.97 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €483 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.23 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €46 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | €9 | - | |
TOTAL | + 9% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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