Cost of Living Comparison Between Yokohama and Ichikawa Cost of Living Comparison Between Yokohama and Ichikawa

😐 Solo nomad: Yokohama is 2.9% more expensive than Ichikawa without rent, and 20.7% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Yokohama is 1.4% more expensive than Ichikawa without rent, and 17.5% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Yokohama
Ichikawa
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.88 Β₯989
$6.77 Β₯972
1.62%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$41.92 Β₯6,023
$34.77 Β₯4,995
20.56%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.58 Β₯802
$5.32 Β₯764
4.89%
Cappuccino
$3.19 Β₯458
$3.07 Β₯441
3.91%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.2 Β₯173
$1.14 Β₯163
5.26%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.76 Β₯109
$0.82 Β₯117
-7.32%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.12 Β₯305
$2.04 Β₯294
3.92%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.14 Β₯451
$2.1 Β₯302
49.52%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Yokohama
Ichikawa
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.56 Β₯224
$1.57 Β₯225
-0.64%
White Bread (500g)
$1.69 Β₯242
$1.66 Β₯239
1.81%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.99 Β₯716
$4.84 Β₯695
3.10%
Eggs
$2.22 Β₯319
$1.58 Β₯227
40.51%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.01 Β₯1,438
$9.94 Β₯1,427
0.70%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.13 Β₯880
$6.27 Β₯901
-2.23%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$15.34 Β₯2,203
$15.53 Β₯2,231
-1.22%
Apples (1kg)
$5.95 Β₯855
$5.91 Β₯849
0.68%
Banana (1kg)
$3.08 Β₯443
$3.07 Β₯441
0.33%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.09 Β₯587
$4.11 Β₯591
-0.49%
Tomato (1kg)
$6.01 Β₯863
$4.68 Β₯672
28.42%
Potato (1kg)
$3.24 Β₯466
$3.34 Β₯479
-2.99%
Onion (1kg)
$4.16 Β₯597
$3.57 Β₯513
16.53%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.35 Β₯194
$1.33 Β₯191
1.50%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.87 Β₯125
$0.84 Β₯120
3.57%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.08 Β₯586
$4.04 Β₯580
0.99%
Wine (Bottle)
$6.42 Β₯923
$3.66 Β₯526
75.41%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.81 Β₯261
$1.76 Β₯252
2.84%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.06 Β₯296
$2.07 Β₯297
-0.48%
🚌 Getting Around
Yokohama
Ichikawa
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.49 Β₯215
$1.61 Β₯231
-7.45%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$54.9 Β₯7,888
$54.4 Β₯7,821
0.86%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.39 Β₯487
$3.51 Β₯505
-3.42%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$2.66 Β₯383
$2.93 Β₯421
-9.22%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$22.29 Β₯3,202
$22.31 Β₯3,204
-0.09%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.19 Β₯171
$1.14 Β₯164
4.39%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$23.6K Β₯3.4M
$22.7K Β₯3.3M
4.04%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$18.8K Β₯2.7M
$18.3K Β₯2.6M
2.56%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Yokohama
Ichikawa
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$146 Β₯21K
$84.6 Β₯12.2K
72.64%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$28.07 Β₯4,033
$27.41 Β₯3,937
2.41%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$34.57 Β₯4,967
$17.43 Β₯2,504
98.34%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Yokohama
Ichikawa
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$55 Β₯7,894
$56.7 Β₯8,147
-3.10%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.1 Β₯2,025
$13.96 Β₯2,005
1.00%
Cinema Ticket
$13.95 Β₯2,003
$11.31 Β₯1,625
23.34%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Yokohama
Ichikawa
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$284 Β₯40.8K
$277 Β₯39.8K
2.48%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$13.6K Β₯2M
$13.8K Β₯2M
-1.42%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Yokohama
Ichikawa
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$42.02 Β₯6,037
$41.35 Β₯5,940
1.62%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$29.06 Β₯4,175
$29.61 Β₯4,254
-1.86%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$60 Β₯8,621
$59.5 Β₯8,545
0.89%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$110 Β₯15.9K
$98.8 Β₯14.2K
11.72%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Yokohama
Ichikawa
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$825 Β₯118.5K
$474 Β₯68.1K
73.93%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$492 Β₯70.7K
$325 Β₯46.7K
51.45%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,276 Β₯183.2K
$883 Β₯126.8K
44.47%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$861 Β₯123.7K
$649 Β₯93.2K
32.76%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$6,281 Β₯902.4K
$2,507 Β₯360.2K
150.53%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,794 Β₯401.4K
$1,981 Β₯284.6K
41.00%
πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Yokohama
Ichikawa
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$2,505 Β₯359.8K
-
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
2.05
2
2.50%

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Last update for Yokohama: October 29, 2025

Last update for Ichikawa: October 29, 2025

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