- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Switzerland
- Yokohama
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Yokohama, Japan compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yokohama (Japan) is 36% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥850 (CHF 7) | CHF 25 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥700 (CHF 6) | CHF 13 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥620 (CHF 5.47) | CHF 12 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥204 (CHF 1.80) | CHF 1.71 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥235 (CHF 2.07) | CHF 5.18 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥1,017 (CHF 9) | CHF 4.04 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥833 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥633 (CHF 5.59) | CHF 4.04 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥238 (CHF 2.10) | CHF 5.20 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥230 (CHF 2.03) | CHF 1.76 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥900 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥247 (CHF 2.18) | CHF 2.53 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥227 (CHF 2.00) | CHF 2.85 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Yokohama (Japan) is 39% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥211,000 (CHF 1,862) | CHF 3,513 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥138,333 (CHF 1,221) | CHF 2,538 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥26,563 (CHF 234) | CHF 161 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥110,000 (CHF 971) | CHF 1,888 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥78,125 (CHF 689) | CHF 1,357 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥13,281 (CHF 117) | CHF 81 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,017 (CHF 35) | CHF 47 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥120,000 (CHF 1,059) | CHF 502 | + 111% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥23,333 (CHF 206) | CHF 177 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,770 (CHF 16) | CHF 21 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,313 (CHF 20) | CHF 31 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Yokohama (Japan) is 42% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,800 (CHF 60) | CHF 131 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥3,917 (CHF 35) | CHF 56 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,714 (CHF 77) | CHF 134 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥11,400 (CHF 101) | CHF 151 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Yokohama (Japan) is 3% more expensive than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,499,000 (CHF 22,049) | CHF 28,000 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥135 (CHF 1.19) | CHF 1.69 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,500 (CHF 101) | CHF 81 | + 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,406 (CHF 30) | CHF 39 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Yokohama (Japan) is 45% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,545 (CHF 14) | CHF 14 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,200 (CHF 11) | CHF 32 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,680 (CHF 50) | CHF 136 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥449 (CHF 3.96) | CHF 7 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥562 (CHF 4.96) | CHF 6 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥545 (CHF 4.81) | CHF 6 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥163 (CHF 1.44) | CHF 3.04 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥225 (CHF 1.99) | CHF 4.05 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,125 (CHF 36) | CHF 47 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Yokohama (Japan) is 40% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,153 (CHF 37) | CHF 73 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,600 (CHF 32) | CHF 37 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥7,050 (CHF 62) | CHF 183 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥3,000 (CHF 26) | CHF 100 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥820 (CHF 7) | CHF 17 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥358 (CHF 3.16) | CHF 4.84 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥400 (CHF 3.53) | CHF 6 | - 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | CHF 528 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥45 (CHF 0.40) | CHF 0.43 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥7,500 (CHF 66) | CHF 108 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥460 (CHF 4.06) | CHF 8 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,006 prices entered by 153 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Yokohama (Japan) is 30% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 11,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 7,646
(¥866,593)
in Yokohama.
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