Cost of Living Comparison Between Yokohama and Aomori Cost of Living Comparison Between Yokohama and Aomori

😐 Solo nomad: Yokohama is 0.5% more expensive than Aomori without rent, and 14.3% more expensive with rent.
πŸ™‚ Family of 3: Yokohama is 9.6% cheaper than Aomori without rent, and 11% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Yokohama
Aomori
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.88 Β₯989
$7.08 Β₯1,017
-2.82%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$41.92 Β₯6,023
$34.9 Β₯5,013
20.11%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.58 Β₯802
$5.45 Β₯783
2.39%
Cappuccino
$3.19 Β₯458
$3.06 Β₯439
4.25%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.2 Β₯173
$1.11 Β₯160
8.11%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.76 Β₯109
$0.76 Β₯109
-
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.12 Β₯305
$2.52 Β₯362
-15.87%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.14 Β₯451
$3.05 Β₯438
2.95%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Yokohama
Aomori
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.56 Β₯224
$1.58 Β₯226
-1.27%
White Bread (500g)
$1.69 Β₯242
$1.58 Β₯228
6.96%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.99 Β₯716
$4.84 Β₯695
3.10%
Eggs
$2.22 Β₯319
$2.28 Β₯328
-2.63%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.01 Β₯1,438
$9.94 Β₯1,428
0.70%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.13 Β₯880
$6.3 Β₯904
-2.70%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$15.34 Β₯2,203
$15.33 Β₯2,202
0.07%
Apples (1kg)
$5.95 Β₯855
$5.23 Β₯752
13.77%
Banana (1kg)
$3.08 Β₯443
$2.53 Β₯364
21.74%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.09 Β₯587
$4.1 Β₯589
-0.24%
Tomato (1kg)
$6.01 Β₯863
$5.84 Β₯840
2.91%
Potato (1kg)
$3.24 Β₯466
$3.04 Β₯436
6.58%
Onion (1kg)
$4.16 Β₯597
$2.69 Β₯387
54.65%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.35 Β₯194
$1.4 Β₯201
-3.57%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.87 Β₯125
$0.83 Β₯120
4.82%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.08 Β₯586
$4.09 Β₯587
-0.24%
Wine (Bottle)
$6.42 Β₯923
$7.13 Β₯1,024
-9.96%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.81 Β₯261
$1.83 Β₯264
-1.09%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.06 Β₯296
$2.18 Β₯312
-5.50%
🚌 Getting Around
Yokohama
Aomori
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.49 Β₯215
$1.59 Β₯228
-6.29%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$54.9 Β₯7,888
$55.1 Β₯7,910
-0.27%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.39 Β₯487
$3.49 Β₯501
-2.87%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$2.66 Β₯383
$2.9 Β₯416
-8.28%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$22.29 Β₯3,202
$20.99 Β₯3,016
6.19%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.19 Β₯171
$1.18 Β₯169
0.85%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$23.6K Β₯3.4M
$22.9K Β₯3.3M
3.00%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$18.8K Β₯2.7M
$17.6K Β₯2.5M
6.75%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Yokohama
Aomori
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$146 Β₯21K
$144 Β₯20.6K
1.62%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$28.07 Β₯4,033
$26.97 Β₯3,874
4.08%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$34.57 Β₯4,967
$33.66 Β₯4,836
2.70%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Yokohama
Aomori
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$55 Β₯7,894
$56.1 Β₯8,063
-2.10%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.1 Β₯2,025
$14.09 Β₯2,025
0.07%
Cinema Ticket
$13.95 Β₯2,003
$12.42 Β₯1,785
12.32%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Yokohama
Aomori
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$284 Β₯40.8K
$282 Β₯40.5K
0.68%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$13.6K Β₯2M
$13.3K Β₯1.9M
2.91%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Yokohama
Aomori
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$42.02 Β₯6,037
$43.12 Β₯6,195
-2.55%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$29.06 Β₯4,175
$29.4 Β₯4,223
-1.16%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$60 Β₯8,621
$58.9 Β₯8,458
1.92%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$110 Β₯15.9K
$90 Β₯12.9K
22.64%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Yokohama
Aomori
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$825 Β₯118.5K
$461 Β₯66.2K
78.85%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$492 Β₯70.7K
$329 Β₯47.2K
49.70%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,276 Β₯183.2K
$864 Β₯124.1K
47.61%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$861 Β₯123.7K
$658 Β₯94.5K
30.88%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$6,281 Β₯902.4K
$3,028 Β₯434.9K
107.47%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,794 Β₯401.4K
$1,888 Β₯271.3K
47.96%
πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Yokohama
Aomori
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$2,505 Β₯359.8K
-
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
2.05
1.78
15.17%

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Last update for Yokohama: October 29, 2025

Last update for Aomori: October 28, 2025

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