Cost of living in Yokohama, Japan vs Teresina, Brazil
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Food | + 195% | |||
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Food in Yokohama (Japan) is 195% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥946 (R$ 50) | R$ 20 | + 143% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥689 (R$ 36) | R$ 22 | + 62% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥521 (R$ 27) | R$ 9 | + 196% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥200 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.12 | + 155% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥268 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 94% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥864 (R$ 45) | R$ 4.21 | + 977% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥782 (R$ 41) | R$ 17 | + 146% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥657 (R$ 35) | R$ 5.46 | + 533% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥286 (R$ 15) | R$ 3.82 | + 293% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥267 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.61 | + 205% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,082 (R$ 57) | R$ 36 | + 57% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥247 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.82 | + 123% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥215 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.42 | + 230% | |
Housing | + 283% | |||
Housing in Yokohama (Japan) is 283% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥173,094 (R$ 9,092) | R$ 1,618 | + 462% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥134,622 (R$ 7,071) | R$ 1,081 | + 554% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,750 (R$ 1,142) | R$ 369 | + 210% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥120,417 (R$ 6,325) | R$ 1,425 | + 344% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥77,875 (R$ 4,090) | R$ 865 | + 373% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥14,750 (R$ 775) | R$ 493 | + 57% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,380 (R$ 230) | R$ 113 | + 104% | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥120,000 (R$ 6,303) | R$ 1,517 | + 316% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥23,333 (R$ 1,226) | R$ 413 | + 197% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,770 (R$ 93) | R$ 13 | + 643% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,313 (R$ 121) | R$ 10 | + 1157% | |
Clothes | + 62% | |||
Clothes in Yokohama (Japan) is 62% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,200 (R$ 378) | R$ 200 | + 89% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,790 (R$ 252) | R$ 173 | + 46% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,844 (R$ 465) | R$ 314 | + 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥10,582 (R$ 556) | R$ 205 | + 171% | |
Transportation | + 211% | |||
Transportation in Yokohama (Japan) is 211% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,621,970 (R$ 137,720) | R$ 63,667 | + 116% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥136 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.09 | + 75% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,987 (R$ 630) | R$ 167 | + 276% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,406 (R$ 179) | R$ 43 | + 315% | |
Personal Care | + 165% | |||
Personal Care in Yokohama (Japan) is 165% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,545 (R$ 81) | R$ 15 | + 444% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,200 (R$ 63) | R$ 49 | + 28% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,680 (R$ 298) | R$ 155 | + 92% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥449 (R$ 24) | R$ 11 | + 114% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥562 (R$ 30) | R$ 8 | + 260% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥545 (R$ 29) | R$ 13 | + 116% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥163 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.25 | + 102% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥225 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.70 | + 151% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,125 (R$ 217) | R$ 26 | + 729% | |
Entertainment | + 101% | |||
Entertainment in Yokohama (Japan) is 101% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,153 (R$ 218) | R$ 89 | + 146% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,600 (R$ 189) | R$ 36 | + 429% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥7,050 (R$ 370) | R$ 130 | + 185% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥5,046 (R$ 265) | R$ 167 | + 58% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥820 (R$ 43) | R$ 10 | + 331% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥395 (R$ 21) | R$ 8 | + 177% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥467 (R$ 25) | R$ 7 | + 239% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥56,736 (R$ 2,980) | R$ 2,650 | + 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥43 (R$ 2.23) | R$ 1.76 | + 27% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,917 (R$ 468) | R$ 121 | + 286% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥455 (R$ 24) | R$ 10 | + 152% | |
TOTAL | + 189% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Yokohama (Japan) is 189% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 13,276 (¥252,752) in Yokohama to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 4,600 in Teresina.
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