- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Switzerland
- Yokohama
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Yokohama, Japan compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yokohama (Japan) is 33% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥850 (CHF 8) | CHF 25 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥700 (CHF 6) | CHF 13 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥620 (CHF 5.60) | CHF 12 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥204 (CHF 1.84) | CHF 1.75 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥235 (CHF 2.12) | CHF 5.18 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥1,017 (CHF 9) | CHF 4.04 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥833 (CHF 8) | CHF 12 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥633 (CHF 5.72) | CHF 4.04 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥238 (CHF 2.15) | CHF 5.20 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥230 (CHF 2.08) | CHF 1.76 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥900 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥258 (CHF 2.33) | CHF 2.40 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥227 (CHF 2.05) | CHF 2.85 | - 28% | |
| 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 1,905) | CHF 3,513 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥138,333 (CHF 1,249) | CHF 2,538 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥26,563 (CHF 240) | CHF 161 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥110,000 (CHF 993) | CHF 1,888 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥78,125 (CHF 705) | CHF 1,357 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥13,281 (CHF 120) | CHF 81 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,017 (CHF 36) | CHF 47 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥102,696 (CHF 927) | CHF 752 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥20,000 (CHF 181) | CHF 169 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥900 (CHF 8) | CHF 19 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,313 (CHF 21) | CHF 30 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Yokohama (Japan) is 41% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,800 (CHF 61) | CHF 131 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥3,917 (CHF 35) | CHF 56 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,714 (CHF 79) | CHF 134 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥11,400 (CHF 103) | CHF 151 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Yokohama (Japan) is 4% more expensive than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,499,000 (CHF 22,561) | CHF 28,000 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥135 (CHF 1.22) | CHF 1.69 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,500 (CHF 104) | CHF 81 | + 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,429 (CHF 31) | CHF 37 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Yokohama (Japan) is 42% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,967 (CHF 18) | CHF 21 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 29 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,400 (CHF 40) | CHF 140 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥600 (CHF 5.42) | CHF 9 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥625 (CHF 5.64) | CHF 6 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥545 (CHF 4.92) | CHF 5.61 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥171 (CHF 1.55) | CHF 2.83 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥206 (CHF 1.86) | CHF 4.05 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,125 (CHF 37) | CHF 44 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Yokohama (Japan) is 39% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,010 (CHF 36) | CHF 68 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,600 (CHF 33) | CHF 37 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥7,050 (CHF 64) | CHF 189 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥3,000 (CHF 27) | CHF 100 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥775 (CHF 7) | CHF 17 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥358 (CHF 3.23) | CHF 4.84 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥400 (CHF 3.61) | CHF 6 | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | CHF 526 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥45 (CHF 0.41) | CHF 0.43 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥7,500 (CHF 68) | CHF 108 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥460 (CHF 4.15) | CHF 8 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,176 prices entered by 187 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Yokohama (Japan) is 29% 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 7,779
(¥861,678)
in Yokohama.
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