Cost of Living Comparison Between Shizuoka and Yokohama Cost of Living Comparison Between Shizuoka and Yokohama

😐 Solo nomad: Shizuoka is 0.4% more expensive than Yokohama without rent, and 4.4% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Shizuoka is 24.7% more expensive than Yokohama without rent, and 2.5% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Shizuoka
Yokohama
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.76 Β₯972
$6.88 Β₯989
-1.74%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$34.93 Β₯5,018
$41.92 Β₯6,023
-16.67%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.13 Β₯737
$5.58 Β₯802
-8.06%
Cappuccino
$3.55 Β₯510
$3.19 Β₯458
11.29%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.02 Β₯147
$1.2 Β₯173
-15.00%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.76 Β₯109
$0.76 Β₯109
-
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.1 Β₯301
$2.12 Β₯305
-0.94%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.02 Β₯290
$3.14 Β₯451
-35.67%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Shizuoka
Yokohama
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.59 Β₯229
$1.56 Β₯224
1.92%
White Bread (500g)
$1.48 Β₯213
$1.69 Β₯242
-12.43%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.13 Β₯594
$4.99 Β₯716
-17.23%
Eggs
$1.5 Β₯215
$2.22 Β₯319
-32.43%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.76 Β₯1,546
$10.01 Β₯1,438
7.49%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.46 Β₯928
$6.13 Β₯880
5.38%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$31.27 Β₯4,492
$15.34 Β₯2,203
103.85%
Apples (1kg)
$5.29 Β₯760
$5.95 Β₯855
-11.09%
Banana (1kg)
$2.51 Β₯360
$3.08 Β₯443
-18.51%
Oranges (1kg)
$3.95 Β₯568
$4.09 Β₯587
-3.42%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.26 Β₯612
$6.01 Β₯863
-29.12%
Potato (1kg)
$3 Β₯431
$3.24 Β₯466
-7.41%
Onion (1kg)
$2.58 Β₯371
$4.16 Β₯597
-37.98%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.47 Β₯211
$1.35 Β₯194
8.89%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.4 Β₯201
$0.87 Β₯125
60.92%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.9 Β₯703
$4.08 Β₯586
20.10%
Wine (Bottle)
$9.44 Β₯1,356
$6.42 Β₯923
47.04%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.96 Β₯281
$1.81 Β₯261
8.29%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.53 Β₯507
$2.06 Β₯296
71.36%
🚌 Getting Around
Shizuoka
Yokohama
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.95 Β₯280
$1.49 Β₯215
30.87%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$22.86 Β₯3,284
$54.9 Β₯7,888
-58.37%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$4.22 Β₯606
$3.39 Β₯487
24.48%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$2.06 Β₯295
$2.66 Β₯383
-22.56%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$20.87 Β₯2,998
$22.29 Β₯3,202
-6.37%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.16 Β₯166
$1.19 Β₯171
-2.52%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$27.6K Β₯4M
$23.6K Β₯3.4M
16.80%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$17.2K Β₯2.5M
$18.8K Β₯2.7M
-8.37%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Shizuoka
Yokohama
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$232 Β₯33.3K
$146 Β₯21K
58.79%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$16.78 Β₯2,411
$28.07 Β₯4,033
-40.22%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$40.83 Β₯5,865
$34.57 Β₯4,967
18.11%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Shizuoka
Yokohama
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$94.6 Β₯13.6K
$55 Β₯7,894
72.23%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$55.7 Β₯8,003
$14.1 Β₯2,025
295.11%
Cinema Ticket
$11.57 Β₯1,661
$13.95 Β₯2,003
-17.06%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Shizuoka
Yokohama
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$240 Β₯34.5K
$284 Β₯40.8K
-15.42%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$20.9K Β₯3M
$13.6K Β₯2M
53.55%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Shizuoka
Yokohama
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$45.51 Β₯6,538
$42.02 Β₯6,037
8.31%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$68 Β₯9,771
$29.06 Β₯4,175
134.03%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$68.3 Β₯9,807
$60 Β₯8,621
13.76%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$96.5 Β₯13.9K
$110 Β₯15.9K
-12.64%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Shizuoka
Yokohama
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$387 Β₯55.6K
$825 Β₯118.5K
-53.10%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$272 Β₯39.1K
$492 Β₯70.7K
-44.62%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$668 Β₯96K
$1,276 Β₯183.2K
-47.63%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$563 Β₯80.9K
$861 Β₯123.7K
-34.57%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$4,566 Β₯655.9K
$6,281 Β₯902.4K
-27.31%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$3,184 Β₯457.4K
$2,794 Β₯401.4K
13.96%
πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Shizuoka
Yokohama
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$2,642 Β₯379.5K
$2,505 Β₯359.8K
5.47%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
1
2.05
-51.22%

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

Last update for Shizuoka: October 29, 2025

Last update for Yokohama: October 29, 2025

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