Cost of living in Yokohama (Japan) is 5% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia)
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| Food in Yokohama (Japan) is about the same as in Newcastle (Australia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Yokohama (Japan) | Newcastle (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ¥946 (AU$11) | AU$17 | 34% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ¥689 (AU$8) | AU$11 | 28% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ¥521 (AU$6) | AU$4.99 | 25% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ¥200 (AU$2.41) | AU$1.27 | 90% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ¥268 (AU$3.22) | AU$4.99 | 35% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ¥864 (AU$10) | AU$4.99 | 108% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ¥782 (AU$9) | AU$10 | 3% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ¥657 (AU$8) | AU$4.35 | 81% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ¥286 (AU$3.43) | AU$3.46 | 1% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| ¥267 (AU$3.21) | AU$4.73 | 32% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| ¥1,082 (AU$13) | AU$16 | 21% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| ¥247 (AU$2.96) | AU$3.13 | 5% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ¥215 (AU$2.58) | AU$1.79 | 44% |
| Housing in Yokohama (Japan) is 5% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||
| Yokohama (Japan) | Newcastle (Australia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ¥173,094 (AU$2,078) | AU$2,461 | 16% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ¥134,622 (AU$1,616) | AU$1,879 | 14% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ¥21,750 (AU$261) | AU$140 | 86% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ¥120,417 (AU$1,446) | AU$1,843 | 22% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| ¥77,875 (AU$935) | AU$1,301 | 28% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| ¥14,750 (AU$177) | AU$92 | 92% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ¥4,380 (AU$53) | AU$52 | 1% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ¥120,000 (AU$1,441) | AU$573 | 152% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ¥23,333 (AU$280) | AU$177 | 59% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ¥1,770 (AU$21) | AU$12 | 73% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| ¥2,313 (AU$28) | AU$28 | 1% |
| Clothes in Yokohama (Japan) is 9% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||
| Yokohama (Japan) | Newcastle (Australia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ¥7,200 (AU$86) | AU$100 | 14% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ¥4,790 (AU$58) | AU$60 | 4% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ¥8,844 (AU$106) | AU$157 | 32% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ¥10,582 (AU$127) | AU$117 | 9% |
| Transportation in Yokohama (Japan) is 40% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||
| Yokohama (Japan) | Newcastle (Australia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| ¥2,621,970 (AU$31,481) | AU$25,963 | 21% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ¥136 (AU$1.64) | AU$1.45 | 13% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| ¥11,987 (AU$144) | AU$100 | 44% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| ¥3,406 (AU$41) | AU$21 | 98% |
| Personal Care in Yokohama (Japan) is 14% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||
| Yokohama (Japan) | Newcastle (Australia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ¥1,545 (AU$19) | AU$12 | 53% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| ¥1,200 (AU$14) | AU$16 | 8% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| ¥5,680 (AU$68) | AU$71 | 4% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| ¥449 (AU$5.39) | AU$6 | 12% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| ¥562 (AU$7) | AU$4.60 | 47% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| ¥545 (AU$7) | AU$5.36 | 22% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ¥163 (AU$1.96) | AU$3.19 | 38% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| ¥225 (AU$2.70) | AU$3.88 | 30% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ¥4,125 (AU$50) | AU$25 | 99% |
| Entertainment in Yokohama (Japan) is 16% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||
| Yokohama (Japan) | Newcastle (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ¥4,153 (AU$50) | AU$52 | 3% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ¥3,600 (AU$43) | AU$27 | 61% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| ¥7,050 (AU$85) | AU$162 | 48% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| ¥5,046 (AU$61) | AU$108 | 44% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| ¥820 (AU$10) | AU$14 | 32% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| ¥395 (AU$4.74) | AU$4.46 | 6% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| ¥467 (AU$5.60) | AU$7 | 18% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| ¥56,736 (AU$681) | AU$594 | 15% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| ¥43 (AU$0.51) | AU$0.83 | 39% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| ¥8,917 (AU$107) | AU$53 | 101% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| ¥455 (AU$5.46) | AU$27 | 80% |
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For example, you would need at least AU$8,416 (¥700,983) in Yokohama to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with AU$8,000 in Newcastle.