Cost of Living Comparison Between Yokohama and Kamakura Cost of Living Comparison Between Yokohama and Kamakura

πŸ™‚ Solo nomad: Yokohama is 11.8% cheaper than Kamakura without rent, and 12.6% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Yokohama is 14.4% more expensive than Kamakura without rent, and 7.8% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Yokohama
Kamakura
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.88 Β₯989
$7 Β₯1,006
-1.71%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$41.92 Β₯6,023
$34.92 Β₯5,016
20.05%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.58 Β₯802
$5.67 Β₯815
-1.59%
Cappuccino
$3.19 Β₯458
$2.96 Β₯425
7.77%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.2 Β₯173
$1.21 Β₯174
-0.83%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.76 Β₯109
$0.7 Β₯101
8.57%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.12 Β₯305
$2.14 Β₯307
-0.93%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.14 Β₯451
$3.03 Β₯436
3.63%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Yokohama
Kamakura
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.56 Β₯224
$1.57 Β₯225
-0.64%
White Bread (500g)
$1.69 Β₯242
$1.76 Β₯253
-3.98%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.99 Β₯716
$4.84 Β₯696
3.10%
Eggs
$2.22 Β₯319
$2.29 Β₯329
-3.06%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.01 Β₯1,438
$13.64 Β₯1,959
-26.61%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.13 Β₯880
$6.81 Β₯978
-9.99%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$15.34 Β₯2,203
$17.55 Β₯2,521
-12.59%
Apples (1kg)
$5.95 Β₯855
$6.18 Β₯888
-3.72%
Banana (1kg)
$3.08 Β₯443
$2.88 Β₯414
6.94%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.09 Β₯587
$4.07 Β₯584
0.49%
Tomato (1kg)
$6.01 Β₯863
$5.86 Β₯842
2.56%
Potato (1kg)
$3.24 Β₯466
$3.35 Β₯481
-3.28%
Onion (1kg)
$4.16 Β₯597
$2.59 Β₯373
60.62%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.35 Β₯194
$1.31 Β₯189
3.05%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.87 Β₯125
$1.06 Β₯152
-17.92%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.08 Β₯586
$3.55 Β₯510
14.93%
Wine (Bottle)
$6.42 Β₯923
$6.75 Β₯970
-4.89%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.81 Β₯261
$1.89 Β₯271
-4.23%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.06 Β₯296
$2.38 Β₯342
-13.45%
🚌 Getting Around
Yokohama
Kamakura
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.49 Β₯215
$1.64 Β₯236
-9.15%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$54.9 Β₯7,888
$56.5 Β₯8,109
-2.73%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.39 Β₯487
$3.43 Β₯493
-1.17%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$2.66 Β₯383
$2.89 Β₯416
-7.96%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$22.29 Β₯3,202
$17.36 Β₯2,494
28.40%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.19 Β₯171
$1.17 Β₯169
1.71%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$23.6K Β₯3.4M
$23.4K Β₯3.4M
0.90%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$18.8K Β₯2.7M
$16.8K Β₯2.4M
11.59%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Yokohama
Kamakura
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$146 Β₯21K
$141 Β₯20.2K
3.76%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$28.07 Β₯4,033
$27.01 Β₯3,880
3.92%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$34.57 Β₯4,967
$34.37 Β₯4,938
0.58%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Yokohama
Kamakura
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$55 Β₯7,894
$56.5 Β₯8,116
-2.73%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.1 Β₯2,025
$13.81 Β₯1,984
2.10%
Cinema Ticket
$13.95 Β₯2,003
$12.69 Β₯1,823
9.93%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Yokohama
Kamakura
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$284 Β₯40.8K
$282 Β₯40.6K
0.48%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$13.6K Β₯2M
$11.5K Β₯1.6M
19.07%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Yokohama
Kamakura
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$42.02 Β₯6,037
$40.95 Β₯5,882
2.61%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$29.06 Β₯4,175
$29.23 Β₯4,200
-0.58%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$60 Β₯8,621
$55.5 Β₯7,967
8.20%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$110 Β₯15.9K
$90.1 Β₯12.9K
22.51%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Yokohama
Kamakura
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$825 Β₯118.5K
$469 Β₯67.4K
75.81%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$492 Β₯70.7K
$325 Β₯46.6K
51.53%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,276 Β₯183.2K
$879 Β₯126.3K
45.09%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$861 Β₯123.7K
$658 Β₯94.5K
30.83%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$6,281 Β₯902.4K
$2,464 Β₯354K
154.88%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,794 Β₯401.4K
$2,040 Β₯293K
36.98%
πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Yokohama
Kamakura
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$2,505 Β₯359.8K
$2,109 Β₯303K
18.78%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
2.05
1.78
15.17%

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

Last update for Yokohama: October 29, 2025

Last update for Kamakura: October 28, 2025

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