Cost of Living Comparison Between Mito and Yokohama Cost of Living Comparison Between Mito and Yokohama

😐 Solo nomad: Mito is 2.9% more expensive than Yokohama without rent, and 12.4% cheaper with rent.
πŸ™‚ Family of 3: Mito is 8.4% cheaper than Yokohama without rent, and 8.5% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Mito
Yokohama
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7.14 Β₯1,025
$6.88 Β₯989
3.78%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$41.09 Β₯5,903
$41.92 Β₯6,023
-1.98%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.69 Β₯817
$5.58 Β₯802
1.97%
Cappuccino
$3.06 Β₯439
$3.19 Β₯458
-4.08%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.2 Β₯172
$1.2 Β₯173
-
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.76 Β₯109
$0.76 Β₯109
-
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.06 Β₯297
$2.12 Β₯305
-2.83%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.13 Β₯450
$3.14 Β₯451
-0.32%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Mito
Yokohama
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.52 Β₯218
$1.56 Β₯224
-2.56%
White Bread (500g)
$1.75 Β₯251
$1.69 Β₯242
3.55%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.89 Β₯702
$4.99 Β₯716
-2.00%
Eggs
$2.23 Β₯320
$2.22 Β₯319
0.45%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.97 Β₯1,432
$10.01 Β₯1,438
-0.40%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.46 Β₯928
$6.13 Β₯880
5.38%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$15.35 Β₯2,204
$15.34 Β₯2,203
0.07%
Apples (1kg)
$6.15 Β₯884
$5.95 Β₯855
3.36%
Banana (1kg)
$3.07 Β₯441
$3.08 Β₯443
-0.32%
Oranges (1kg)
$3.96 Β₯570
$4.09 Β₯587
-3.18%
Tomato (1kg)
$6.01 Β₯864
$6.01 Β₯863
-
Potato (1kg)
$3.38 Β₯485
$3.24 Β₯466
4.32%
Onion (1kg)
$4.22 Β₯606
$4.16 Β₯597
1.44%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.38 Β₯198
$1.35 Β₯194
2.22%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.87 Β₯125
$0.87 Β₯125
-
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.1 Β₯589
$4.08 Β₯586
0.49%
Wine (Bottle)
$6.45 Β₯926
$6.42 Β₯923
0.47%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.84 Β₯264
$1.81 Β₯261
1.66%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.03 Β₯291
$2.06 Β₯296
-1.46%
🚌 Getting Around
Mito
Yokohama
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.65 Β₯237
$1.49 Β₯215
10.74%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$54.6 Β₯7,843
$54.9 Β₯7,888
-0.56%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.54 Β₯509
$3.39 Β₯487
4.42%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$2.95 Β₯424
$2.66 Β₯383
10.90%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$22.35 Β₯3,211
$22.29 Β₯3,202
0.27%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.18 Β₯170
$1.19 Β₯171
-0.84%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$22.8K Β₯3.3M
$23.6K Β₯3.4M
-3.44%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$18.9K Β₯2.7M
$18.8K Β₯2.7M
0.52%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Mito
Yokohama
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$146 Β₯21K
$146 Β₯21K
-0.05%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$27.99 Β₯4,021
$28.07 Β₯4,033
-0.29%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$33.4 Β₯4,799
$34.57 Β₯4,967
-3.38%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Mito
Yokohama
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$56.4 Β₯8,107
$55 Β₯7,894
2.69%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$13.61 Β₯1,955
$14.1 Β₯2,025
-3.48%
Cinema Ticket
$13.73 Β₯1,972
$13.95 Β₯2,003
-1.58%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Mito
Yokohama
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$287 Β₯41.3K
$284 Β₯40.8K
1.33%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$13.8K Β₯2M
$13.6K Β₯2M
1.51%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Mito
Yokohama
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$40.9 Β₯5,876
$42.02 Β₯6,037
-2.67%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$29.51 Β₯4,239
$29.06 Β₯4,175
1.55%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$60.8 Β₯8,738
$60 Β₯8,621
1.35%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$112 Β₯16K
$110 Β₯15.9K
1.14%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Mito
Yokohama
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$466 Β₯66.9K
$825 Β₯118.5K
-43.53%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$325 Β₯46.7K
$492 Β₯70.7K
-33.91%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$852 Β₯122.4K
$1,276 Β₯183.2K
-33.20%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$672 Β₯96.5K
$861 Β₯123.7K
-22.00%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,880 Β₯413.8K
$6,281 Β₯902.4K
-54.14%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,136 Β₯306.8K
$2,794 Β₯401.4K
-23.55%
πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Mito
Yokohama
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
-
$2,505 Β₯359.8K
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
2.05
2.05
-

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Last update for Mito: October 29, 2025

Last update for Yokohama: October 29, 2025

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