Cost of living in Yokohama, Japan

Summary of cost of living in Yokohama

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ¥484,223
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ¥237,441
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on data that may have some inconsistencies at the moment. They already provide a decent estimate but they are not currently bullet-proof.
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List of prices in Yokohama, Japan. Current as of Jan 2021.

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Food [Edit]
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ¥946
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ¥689
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ¥521
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ¥200
12 eggs, large ¥268
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ¥864
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ¥782
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ¥657
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ¥286
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ¥267
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ¥1,082
2 liters of coca-cola ¥247
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ¥215
Housing [Edit]
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ¥173,094
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ¥134,622
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ¥21,750
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ¥120,417
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ¥77,875
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ¥14,750
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ¥4,380
40” flat screen tv ¥120,000
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ¥23,333
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ¥1,770
Hourly rate for cleaning help ¥2,313
Clothes [Edit]
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ¥7,200
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ¥4,790
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ¥8,844
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ¥10,582
Transportation [Edit]
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ¥2,621,970
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ¥136
Monthly ticket public transport ¥11,987
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ¥3,406
Personal Care [Edit]
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ¥1,545
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ¥1,200
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ¥5,680
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ¥449
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ¥562
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ¥545
4 rolls of toilet paper ¥163
Tube of toothpaste ¥225
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ¥4,125
Entertainment [Edit]
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ¥4,153
2 tickets to the movies ¥3,600
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ¥7,050
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ¥5,046
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ¥820
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ¥395
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ¥467
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ¥56,736
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ¥43
1 month of gym membership in business district ¥8,917
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ¥455
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 13 prices entered by 7 different people.
Latest price update: January 25, 2021

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