Cost of living in Yokohama (Japan) is 46% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
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| Food in Yokohama (Japan) is 10% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Yokohama (Japan) | Thessaloniki (Greece) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ¥946 (€7) | €15 | 51% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ¥689 (€5.34) | €7 | 21% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ¥521 (€4.04) | €4.12 | 2% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ¥200 (€1.55) | €1.23 | 26% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ¥268 (€2.08) | €4.05 | 49% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ¥864 (€7) | €1.54 | 335% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ¥782 (€6) | €4.69 | 29% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ¥657 (€5.09) | €1.37 | 273% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ¥286 (€2.22) | €0.98 | 127% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| ¥267 (€2.07) | €1.30 | 59% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| ¥1,082 (€8) | €11 | 23% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| ¥247 (€1.91) | €2.01 | 5% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ¥215 (€1.66) | €0.62 | 168% |
| Housing in Yokohama (Japan) is 99% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||
| Yokohama (Japan) | Thessaloniki (Greece) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ¥173,094 (€1,341) | €593 | 126% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ¥134,622 (€1,043) | €436 | 139% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ¥21,750 (€169) | €121 | 40% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ¥120,417 (€933) | €424 | 120% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| ¥77,875 (€603) | €315 | 91% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| ¥14,750 (€114) | €82 | 39% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ¥4,380 (€34) | €20 | 68% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ¥120,000 (€930) | €379 | 146% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ¥23,333 (€181) | €111 | 63% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ¥1,770 (€14) | €9 | 61% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| ¥2,313 (€18) | €6 | 188% |
| Clothes in Yokohama (Japan) is 12% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||
| Yokohama (Japan) | Thessaloniki (Greece) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ¥7,200 (€56) | €78 | 28% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ¥4,790 (€37) | €22 | 66% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ¥8,844 (€69) | €77 | 11% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ¥10,582 (€82) | €89 | 8% |
| Transportation in Yokohama (Japan) is 71% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||
| Yokohama (Japan) | Thessaloniki (Greece) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| ¥2,621,970 (€20,315) | €20,726 | 2% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ¥136 (€1.06) | €1.58 | 33% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| ¥11,987 (€93) | €30 | 210% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| ¥3,406 (€26) | €21 | 23% |
| Personal Care in Yokohama (Japan) is 31% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||
| Yokohama (Japan) | Thessaloniki (Greece) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ¥1,545 (€12) | €3.14 | 281% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| ¥1,200 (€9) | €9 | 9% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| ¥5,680 (€44) | €31 | 43% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| ¥449 (€3.48) | €3.64 | 4% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| ¥562 (€4.35) | €4.05 | 7% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| ¥545 (€4.22) | €4.38 | 4% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ¥163 (€1.27) | €1.84 | 31% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| ¥225 (€1.74) | €2.18 | 20% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ¥4,125 (€32) | €9 | 238% |
| Entertainment in Yokohama (Japan) is 12% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||
| Yokohama (Japan) | Thessaloniki (Greece) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ¥4,153 (€32) | €25 | 30% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ¥3,600 (€28) | €15 | 88% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| ¥7,050 (€55) | €45 | 22% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| ¥5,046 (€39) | €45 | 13% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| ¥820 (€6) | €9 | 30% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| ¥395 (€3.06) | €3.80 | 19% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| ¥467 (€3.62) | €3.87 | 7% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| ¥56,736 (€440) | €434 | 1% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| ¥43 (€0.33) | €0.36 | 9% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| ¥8,917 (€69) | €42 | 64% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| ¥455 (€3.53) | €4.66 | 24% |
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For example, you would need at least €2,622 (¥338,457) in Yokohama to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,800 in Thessaloniki.