Cost of Living Comparison Between Utsunomiya and Yokohama Cost of Living Comparison Between Utsunomiya and Yokohama

😐 Solo nomad: Utsunomiya is 12.8% more expensive than Yokohama without rent, and 7.8% cheaper with rent.
πŸ™‚ Family of 3: Utsunomiya is 3.1% cheaper than Yokohama without rent, and 15.6% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Utsunomiya
Yokohama
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$8.15 Β₯1,171
$6.88 Β₯989
18.46%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$18.83 Β₯2,705
$41.92 Β₯6,023
-55.08%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.12 Β₯736
$5.58 Β₯802
-8.24%
Cappuccino
$2.41 Β₯346
$3.19 Β₯458
-24.45%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.25 Β₯180
$1.2 Β₯173
4.17%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.87 Β₯126
$0.76 Β₯109
14.47%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.88 Β₯414
$2.12 Β₯305
35.85%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.71 Β₯389
$3.14 Β₯451
-13.69%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Utsunomiya
Yokohama
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.62 Β₯232
$1.56 Β₯224
3.85%
White Bread (500g)
$1.57 Β₯225
$1.69 Β₯242
-7.10%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$5.31 Β₯763
$4.99 Β₯716
6.41%
Eggs
$2.35 Β₯338
$2.22 Β₯319
5.86%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$15.8 Β₯2,270
$10.01 Β₯1,438
57.84%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.86 Β₯1,130
$6.13 Β₯880
28.22%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$22.41 Β₯3,220
$15.34 Β₯2,203
46.09%
Apples (1kg)
$5.5 Β₯790
$5.95 Β₯855
-7.56%
Banana (1kg)
$2.59 Β₯372
$3.08 Β₯443
-15.91%
Oranges (1kg)
$5.74 Β₯825
$4.09 Β₯587
40.34%
Tomato (1kg)
$6.05 Β₯869
$6.01 Β₯863
0.67%
Potato (1kg)
$3.18 Β₯457
$3.24 Β₯466
-1.85%
Onion (1kg)
$3.4 Β₯488
$4.16 Β₯597
-18.27%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.47 Β₯212
$1.35 Β₯194
8.89%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.93 Β₯134
$0.87 Β₯125
6.90%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.19 Β₯602
$4.08 Β₯586
2.70%
Wine (Bottle)
$10.15 Β₯1,458
$6.42 Β₯923
58.10%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.07 Β₯297
$1.81 Β₯261
14.36%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.01 Β₯433
$2.06 Β₯296
46.12%
🚌 Getting Around
Utsunomiya
Yokohama
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.91 Β₯274
$1.49 Β₯215
28.19%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$41.07 Β₯5,900
$54.9 Β₯7,888
-25.20%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.54 Β₯508
$3.39 Β₯487
4.42%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$2.89 Β₯415
$2.66 Β₯383
8.65%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$26.35 Β₯3,785
$22.29 Β₯3,202
18.21%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.17 Β₯168
$1.19 Β₯171
-1.68%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$22.7K Β₯3.3M
$23.6K Β₯3.4M
-3.73%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$17.4K Β₯2.5M
$18.8K Β₯2.7M
-7.18%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Utsunomiya
Yokohama
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$163 Β₯23.5K
$146 Β₯21K
11.90%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$26.92 Β₯3,867
$28.07 Β₯4,033
-4.10%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$33.66 Β₯4,835
$34.57 Β₯4,967
-2.63%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Utsunomiya
Yokohama
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$55.1 Β₯7,914
$55 Β₯7,894
0.25%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$13.83 Β₯1,987
$14.1 Β₯2,025
-1.91%
Cinema Ticket
$13.09 Β₯1,881
$13.95 Β₯2,003
-6.16%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Utsunomiya
Yokohama
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$497 Β₯71.5K
$284 Β₯40.8K
75.33%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$15.7K Β₯2.3M
$13.6K Β₯2M
15.24%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Utsunomiya
Yokohama
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$59.8 Β₯8,596
$42.02 Β₯6,037
42.38%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$41.32 Β₯5,936
$29.06 Β₯4,175
42.19%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$64.7 Β₯9,294
$60 Β₯8,621
7.82%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$91.7 Β₯13.2K
$110 Β₯15.9K
-16.99%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Utsunomiya
Yokohama
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$415 Β₯59.6K
$825 Β₯118.5K
-49.68%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$280 Β₯40.2K
$492 Β₯70.7K
-43.09%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$695 Β₯99.8K
$1,276 Β₯183.2K
-45.52%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$411 Β₯59K
$861 Β₯123.7K
-52.26%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,778 Β₯399.1K
$6,281 Β₯902.4K
-55.77%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,622 Β₯233K
$2,794 Β₯401.4K
-41.94%
πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Utsunomiya
Yokohama
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
-
$2,505 Β₯359.8K
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
1.72
2.05
-16.10%

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Last update for Utsunomiya: October 29, 2025

Last update for Yokohama: October 29, 2025

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