- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Switzerland
- Yokohama
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Yokohama, Japan vs Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yokohama (Japan) is 34% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥935 (CHF 9) | CHF 25 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥685 (CHF 6) | CHF 13 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥521 (CHF 4.74) | CHF 12 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥201 (CHF 1.83) | CHF 1.74 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥260 (CHF 2.36) | CHF 8 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥864 (CHF 8) | CHF 3.96 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥782 (CHF 7) | CHF 11 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥657 (CHF 5.98) | CHF 3.72 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥286 (CHF 2.60) | CHF 2.80 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥263 (CHF 2.40) | CHF 2.30 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,082 (CHF 10) | CHF 15 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥247 (CHF 2.25) | CHF 2.44 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥215 (CHF 1.95) | CHF 2.27 | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Yokohama (Japan) is 37% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥186,857 (CHF 1,700) | CHF 2,991 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥139,091 (CHF 1,265) | CHF 2,329 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,750 (CHF 198) | CHF 152 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥120,417 (CHF 1,095) | CHF 2,245 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥77,875 (CHF 708) | CHF 1,715 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥14,750 (CHF 134) | CHF 101 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,380 (CHF 40) | CHF 38 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥120,000 (CHF 1,092) | CHF 512 | + 113% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥23,333 (CHF 212) | CHF 178 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,770 (CHF 16) | CHF 21 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,313 (CHF 21) | CHF 31 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Yokohama (Japan) is 38% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,200 (CHF 65) | CHF 124 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,790 (CHF 44) | CHF 61 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,844 (CHF 80) | CHF 145 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥10,582 (CHF 96) | CHF 193 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Yokohama (Japan) is 6% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,579,970 (CHF 23,467) | CHF 26,863 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥136 (CHF 1.24) | CHF 2.24 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,987 (CHF 109) | CHF 100 | + 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,406 (CHF 31) | CHF 40 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Yokohama (Japan) is 39% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,545 (CHF 14) | CHF 13 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,200 (CHF 11) | CHF 32 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,680 (CHF 52) | CHF 121 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥449 (CHF 4.08) | CHF 7 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥562 (CHF 5.11) | CHF 5.97 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥545 (CHF 4.96) | CHF 6 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥163 (CHF 1.49) | CHF 3.04 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥225 (CHF 2.05) | CHF 4.05 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,125 (CHF 38) | CHF 46 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Yokohama (Japan) is 32% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,153 (CHF 38) | CHF 75 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,600 (CHF 33) | CHF 39 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥7,050 (CHF 64) | CHF 191 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥5,046 (CHF 46) | CHF 111 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥820 (CHF 7) | CHF 17 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥395 (CHF 3.59) | CHF 5.35 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥467 (CHF 4.24) | CHF 7 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | CHF 477 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥43 (CHF 0.39) | CHF 0.33 | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,917 (CHF 81) | CHF 100 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥455 (CHF 4.14) | CHF 8 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 861 prices entered by 135 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
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Cost of living in Yokohama (Japan) is 28% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 8,200
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 5,881
(¥646,512)
in Yokohama.
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