Cost of Living Comparison Between Yokohama and Hirakata Cost of Living Comparison Between Yokohama and Hirakata

😐 Solo nomad: Yokohama is 3.8% more expensive than Hirakata without rent, and 16.8% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Yokohama is 12.1% more expensive than Hirakata without rent, and 16.3% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Yokohama
Hirakata
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.88 Β₯989
$6.95 Β₯998
-1.01%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$41.92 Β₯6,023
$35.19 Β₯5,055
19.12%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.58 Β₯802
$5.99 Β₯861
-6.84%
Cappuccino
$3.19 Β₯458
$2.99 Β₯429
6.69%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.2 Β₯173
$1.09 Β₯156
10.09%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.76 Β₯109
$0.69 Β₯99.7
10.14%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.12 Β₯305
$2.73 Β₯392
-22.34%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.14 Β₯451
$3.08 Β₯443
1.95%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Yokohama
Hirakata
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.56 Β₯224
$1.53 Β₯219
1.96%
White Bread (500g)
$1.69 Β₯242
$1.43 Β₯206
18.18%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.99 Β₯716
$4.87 Β₯700
2.46%
Eggs
$2.22 Β₯319
$2.37 Β₯340
-6.33%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.01 Β₯1,438
$10.69 Β₯1,535
-6.36%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.13 Β₯880
$6.4 Β₯919
-4.22%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$15.34 Β₯2,203
$15.49 Β₯2,226
-0.97%
Apples (1kg)
$5.95 Β₯855
$3.68 Β₯529
61.68%
Banana (1kg)
$3.08 Β₯443
$2.13 Β₯306
44.60%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.09 Β₯587
$2.5 Β₯359
63.60%
Tomato (1kg)
$6.01 Β₯863
$4.35 Β₯625
38.16%
Potato (1kg)
$3.24 Β₯466
$1.7 Β₯244
90.59%
Onion (1kg)
$4.16 Β₯597
$1.24 Β₯178
235.48%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.35 Β₯194
$1.36 Β₯196
-0.74%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.87 Β₯125
$0.89 Β₯129
-2.25%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.08 Β₯586
$3.53 Β₯508
15.58%
Wine (Bottle)
$6.42 Β₯923
$9.96 Β₯1,431
-35.54%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.81 Β₯261
$2.1 Β₯302
-13.81%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.06 Β₯296
$2.31 Β₯332
-10.82%
🚌 Getting Around
Yokohama
Hirakata
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.49 Β₯215
$1.68 Β₯241
-11.31%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$54.9 Β₯7,888
$54.5 Β₯7,822
0.84%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.39 Β₯487
$3.38 Β₯485
0.30%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$2.66 Β₯383
$3 Β₯431
-11.33%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$22.29 Β₯3,202
$17.05 Β₯2,450
30.73%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.19 Β₯171
$1.2 Β₯172
-0.83%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$23.6K Β₯3.4M
$22.9K Β₯3.3M
3.08%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$18.8K Β₯2.7M
$16.8K Β₯2.4M
11.92%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Yokohama
Hirakata
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$146 Β₯21K
$131 Β₯18.8K
11.63%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$28.07 Β₯4,033
$27.43 Β₯3,941
2.33%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$34.57 Β₯4,967
$30.66 Β₯4,405
12.75%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Yokohama
Hirakata
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$55 Β₯7,894
$54.8 Β₯7,874
0.26%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.1 Β₯2,025
$14.03 Β₯2,015
0.50%
Cinema Ticket
$13.95 Β₯2,003
$12.42 Β₯1,784
12.32%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Yokohama
Hirakata
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$284 Β₯40.8K
$68.8 Β₯9,889
312.13%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$13.6K Β₯2M
$10.5K Β₯1.5M
30.10%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Yokohama
Hirakata
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$42.02 Β₯6,037
$44.79 Β₯6,435
-6.18%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$29.06 Β₯4,175
$29.39 Β₯4,222
-1.12%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$60 Β₯8,621
$55.9 Β₯8,027
7.39%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$110 Β₯15.9K
$91.2 Β₯13.1K
21.04%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Yokohama
Hirakata
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$825 Β₯118.5K
$476 Β₯68.4K
73.28%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$492 Β₯70.7K
$330 Β₯47.4K
49.12%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,276 Β₯183.2K
$870 Β₯125K
46.65%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$861 Β₯123.7K
$653 Β₯93.8K
31.80%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$6,281 Β₯902.4K
$3,213 Β₯461.5K
95.52%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,794 Β₯401.4K
$1,868 Β₯268.3K
49.57%
πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Yokohama
Hirakata
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 Hirakata: October 28, 2025

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