Cost of Living Comparison Between Kurume and Yokohama Cost of Living Comparison Between Kurume and Yokohama

πŸ™‚ Solo nomad: Kurume is 20.2% cheaper than Yokohama without rent, and 28.4% cheaper with rent.
πŸ™‚ Family of 3: Kurume is 15.8% cheaper than Yokohama without rent, and 26% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Kurume
Yokohama
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$4.81 Β₯690
$6.88 Β₯989
-30.09%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$40.92 Β₯5,878
$41.92 Β₯6,023
-2.39%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.12 Β₯592
$5.58 Β₯802
-26.16%
Cappuccino
$2.02 Β₯290
$3.19 Β₯458
-36.68%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.72 Β₯104
$1.2 Β₯173
-40.00%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.59 Β₯84.3
$0.76 Β₯109
-22.37%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.45 Β₯496
$2.12 Β₯305
62.74%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.7 Β₯245
$3.14 Β₯451
-45.86%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Kurume
Yokohama
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.41 Β₯202
$1.56 Β₯224
-9.62%
White Bread (500g)
$1.38 Β₯198
$1.69 Β₯242
-18.34%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.21 Β₯605
$4.99 Β₯716
-15.63%
Eggs
$2.1 Β₯302
$2.22 Β₯319
-5.41%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$10 Β₯1,436
$10.01 Β₯1,438
-0.10%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.25 Β₯899
$6.13 Β₯880
1.96%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$20.47 Β₯2,941
$15.34 Β₯2,203
33.44%
Apples (1kg)
$3.08 Β₯443
$5.95 Β₯855
-48.24%
Banana (1kg)
$1.38 Β₯198
$3.08 Β₯443
-55.19%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.36 Β₯196
$4.09 Β₯587
-66.75%
Tomato (1kg)
$5.78 Β₯831
$6.01 Β₯863
-3.83%
Potato (1kg)
$2.71 Β₯390
$3.24 Β₯466
-16.36%
Onion (1kg)
$3.17 Β₯456
$4.16 Β₯597
-23.80%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.94 Β₯134
$1.35 Β₯194
-30.37%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.75 Β₯107
$0.87 Β₯125
-13.79%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.82 Β₯549
$4.08 Β₯586
-6.37%
Wine (Bottle)
$6.55 Β₯941
$6.42 Β₯923
2.02%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.98 Β₯285
$1.81 Β₯261
9.39%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.25 Β₯180
$2.06 Β₯296
-39.32%
🚌 Getting Around
Kurume
Yokohama
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.65 Β₯237
$1.49 Β₯215
10.74%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$55.9 Β₯8,031
$54.9 Β₯7,888
1.82%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$4.59 Β₯659
$3.39 Β₯487
35.40%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$2.9 Β₯416
$2.66 Β₯383
9.02%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$19.69 Β₯2,828
$22.29 Β₯3,202
-11.66%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.66 Β₯94.9
$1.19 Β₯171
-44.54%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$22.9K Β₯3.3M
$23.6K Β₯3.4M
-2.99%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$19.8K Β₯2.8M
$18.8K Β₯2.7M
5.67%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Kurume
Yokohama
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$213 Β₯30.5K
$146 Β₯21K
45.62%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$27.15 Β₯3,900
$28.07 Β₯4,033
-3.28%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$24.92 Β₯3,580
$34.57 Β₯4,967
-27.91%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Kurume
Yokohama
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$56.3 Β₯8,083
$55 Β₯7,894
2.40%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$13.81 Β₯1,984
$14.1 Β₯2,025
-2.06%
Cinema Ticket
$7.83 Β₯1,124
$13.95 Β₯2,003
-43.87%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Kurume
Yokohama
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$418 Β₯60K
$284 Β₯40.8K
47.29%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$13.4K Β₯1.9M
$13.6K Β₯2M
-1.85%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Kurume
Yokohama
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$43.42 Β₯6,238
$42.02 Β₯6,037
3.33%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$13.6 Β₯1,954
$29.06 Β₯4,175
-53.20%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$27.32 Β₯3,924
$60 Β₯8,621
-54.47%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$34.94 Β₯5,020
$110 Β₯15.9K
-68.35%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Kurume
Yokohama
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$205 Β₯29.4K
$825 Β₯118.5K
-75.19%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$139 Β₯20K
$492 Β₯70.7K
-71.74%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$512 Β₯73.6K
$1,276 Β₯183.2K
-59.86%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$340 Β₯48.8K
$861 Β₯123.7K
-60.52%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,520 Β₯362.1K
$6,281 Β₯902.4K
-59.87%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,092 Β₯300.5K
$2,794 Β₯401.4K
-25.12%
πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Kurume
Yokohama
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,575 Β₯226.3K
$2,505 Β₯359.8K
-37.11%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
1.67
2.05
-18.54%

Citycost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Kurume: October 28, 2025

Last update for Yokohama: October 29, 2025

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