- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Switzerland
- Yokohama
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Yokohama, Japan compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yokohama (Japan) is 38% 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 14 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥620 (CHF 5.38) | CHF 12 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥204 (CHF 1.77) | CHF 1.78 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥235 (CHF 2.04) | CHF 5.18 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥1,017 (CHF 9) | CHF 4.04 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥833 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥633 (CHF 5.50) | CHF 4.04 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥238 (CHF 2.06) | CHF 5.20 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥230 (CHF 2.00) | CHF 1.76 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥900 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥264 (CHF 2.29) | CHF 2.64 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥227 (CHF 1.97) | CHF 2.85 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Yokohama (Japan) is 42% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥211,000 (CHF 1,831) | CHF 3,513 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥138,333 (CHF 1,201) | CHF 2,538 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥26,563 (CHF 231) | CHF 161 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥110,000 (CHF 955) | CHF 1,888 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥78,125 (CHF 678) | CHF 1,357 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥13,281 (CHF 115) | CHF 81 | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,017 (CHF 35) | CHF 47 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥102,696 (CHF 891) | CHF 858 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥20,000 (CHF 174) | CHF 164 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥900 (CHF 8) | CHF 18 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,313 (CHF 20) | CHF 32 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Yokohama (Japan) is 43% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,800 (CHF 59) | CHF 131 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥3,917 (CHF 34) | CHF 56 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,714 (CHF 76) | CHF 134 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥11,400 (CHF 99) | CHF 151 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Yokohama (Japan) is 1% more expensive than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,499,000 (CHF 21,690) | CHF 28,000 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥135 (CHF 1.17) | CHF 1.69 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,500 (CHF 100) | CHF 81 | + 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,353 (CHF 29) | CHF 37 | - 22% | |
| 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) | ¥1,700 (CHF 15) | CHF 21 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 30 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥6,000 (CHF 52) | CHF 140 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥600 (CHF 5.21) | CHF 9 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥625 (CHF 5.42) | CHF 6 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥545 (CHF 4.73) | CHF 7 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥195 (CHF 1.69) | CHF 2.83 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥206 (CHF 1.79) | CHF 4.05 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,404 (CHF 38) | CHF 43 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Yokohama (Japan) is 38% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,016 (CHF 35) | CHF 68 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,600 (CHF 31) | CHF 37 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥8,000 (CHF 69) | CHF 184 | - 62% | |
| 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 | ¥633 (CHF 5.50) | CHF 17 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥358 (CHF 3.11) | CHF 4.84 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥400 (CHF 3.47) | CHF 6 | - 43% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | CHF 614 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥45 (CHF 0.39) | CHF 0.43 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥7,500 (CHF 65) | CHF 108 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥460 (CHF 3.99) | CHF 8 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,279 prices entered by 204 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Yokohama (Japan) is 32% 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 7,455
(¥858,978)
in Yokohama.
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