🇯🇵Cost of Living in Yokohama

Japan · Population: 3,750,000 · Cost Index: 76/100

Cost of Living in Yokohama

Japan · Asia

Yokohama is Japan's second-largest city and a major port located just south of Tokyo. It features a vibrant waterfront, diverse international community, and slightly more affordable living than neighboring Tokyo.

3,750,000

Population

Cost Index

Safety Index

Quality of Life

Average Monthly Cost: $2,900 (single person, excluding rent)

Cost Breakdown

Housing

Avg: $1,237.50

1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)

$950.00

1-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)

$600.00

3-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)

$2,100.00

3-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)

$1,300.00

Food & Groceries

Avg: $8.44

Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)

$7.00

Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)

$42.00

McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)

$6.30

Milk (1 liter)(per liter)

$2.05

Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)

$2.10

Rice (1 kg)(per kg)

$4.30

Eggs (12)(per dozen)

$2.70

Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)

$8.20

Apples (1 kg)(per kg)

$6.20

Banana (1 kg)(per kg)

$3.60

Transportation

Avg: $21.09

Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)

$95.00

One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)

$1.70

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)

$4.30

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)

$3.10

Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)

$1.35

Utilities

Avg: $86.00

Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)

$185.00

Mobile Phone Plan(per month)

$34.00

Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)

$39.00

Healthcare

Avg: $33.00

Doctor Visit(per visit)

$33.00

Dentist Visit(per visit)

$52.00

Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)

$14.00

Entertainment

Avg: $22.83

Fitness Club Monthly(per month)

$70.00

Cinema Ticket(per ticket)

$12.50

Cappuccino(per cup)

$4.00

Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)

$4.80

Clothing

Avg: $60.33

Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)

$63.00

Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)

$36.00

Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)

$82.00

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Quick Facts

Currency: JPY
Language: Japanese
Cost Index: 76/100
Safety Index: 85/100
Quality of Life: 78/100

Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.