Cost of Living Comparison Between Yokohama and Nagano Cost of Living Comparison Between Yokohama and Nagano

😐 Solo nomad: Yokohama is 3.1% more expensive than Nagano without rent, and 25.1% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Yokohama is 4.1% more expensive than Nagano without rent, and 10.5% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Yokohama
Nagano
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.88 Β₯989
$6.98 Β₯1,003
-1.43%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$41.92 Β₯6,023
$35.05 Β₯5,035
19.60%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.58 Β₯802
$4.09 Β₯587
36.43%
Cappuccino
$3.19 Β₯458
$3.43 Β₯493
-7.00%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.2 Β₯173
$1.13 Β₯163
6.19%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.76 Β₯109
$0.61 Β₯87.4
24.59%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.12 Β₯305
$2.03 Β₯292
4.43%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.14 Β₯451
$2.09 Β₯301
50.24%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Yokohama
Nagano
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.56 Β₯224
$1.25 Β₯180
24.80%
White Bread (500g)
$1.69 Β₯242
$1.27 Β₯183
33.07%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.99 Β₯716
$4.53 Β₯651
10.15%
Eggs
$2.22 Β₯319
$1.57 Β₯225
41.40%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.01 Β₯1,438
$12.31 Β₯1,768
-18.68%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.13 Β₯880
$12.33 Β₯1,771
-50.28%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$15.34 Β₯2,203
$16.38 Β₯2,353
-6.35%
Apples (1kg)
$5.95 Β₯855
$7.84 Β₯1,127
-24.11%
Banana (1kg)
$3.08 Β₯443
$2.66 Β₯383
15.79%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.09 Β₯587
$4.49 Β₯645
-8.91%
Tomato (1kg)
$6.01 Β₯863
$4.45 Β₯639
35.06%
Potato (1kg)
$3.24 Β₯466
$3.57 Β₯513
-9.24%
Onion (1kg)
$4.16 Β₯597
$3.73 Β₯536
11.53%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.35 Β₯194
$1.07 Β₯154
26.17%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.87 Β₯125
$0.72 Β₯103
20.83%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.08 Β₯586
$5.41 Β₯777
-24.58%
Wine (Bottle)
$6.42 Β₯923
$3.53 Β₯507
81.87%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.81 Β₯261
$2.58 Β₯371
-29.84%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.06 Β₯296
$3.5 Β₯502
-41.14%
🚌 Getting Around
Yokohama
Nagano
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.49 Β₯215
$1.42 Β₯204
4.93%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$54.9 Β₯7,888
$54.8 Β₯7,872
0.20%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.39 Β₯487
$3.06 Β₯439
10.78%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$2.66 Β₯383
$2.9 Β₯416
-8.28%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$22.29 Β₯3,202
$21.19 Β₯3,044
5.19%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.19 Β₯171
$1.2 Β₯173
-0.83%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$23.6K Β₯3.4M
$24.4K Β₯3.5M
-3.05%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$18.8K Β₯2.7M
$17.4K Β₯2.5M
7.85%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Yokohama
Nagano
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$146 Β₯21K
$82.5 Β₯11.8K
77.06%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$28.07 Β₯4,033
$29.38 Β₯4,220
-4.46%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$34.57 Β₯4,967
$17.19 Β₯2,469
101.11%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Yokohama
Nagano
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$55 Β₯7,894
$55.8 Β₯8,015
-1.51%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.1 Β₯2,025
$14.1 Β₯2,025
-
Cinema Ticket
$13.95 Β₯2,003
$11.26 Β₯1,617
23.89%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Yokohama
Nagano
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$284 Β₯40.8K
$281 Β₯40.3K
1.05%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$13.6K Β₯2M
$13.1K Β₯1.9M
3.77%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Yokohama
Nagano
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$42.02 Β₯6,037
$54.5 Β₯7,830
-22.91%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$29.06 Β₯4,175
$30 Β₯4,310
-3.13%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$60 Β₯8,621
$60.8 Β₯8,735
-1.30%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$110 Β₯15.9K
$96.4 Β₯13.8K
14.55%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Yokohama
Nagano
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$825 Β₯118.5K
$478 Β₯68.7K
72.42%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$492 Β₯70.7K
$281 Β₯40.3K
75.29%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,276 Β₯183.2K
$880 Β₯126.4K
45.02%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$861 Β₯123.7K
$651 Β₯93.5K
32.25%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$6,281 Β₯902.4K
$2,794 Β₯401.4K
124.79%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,794 Β₯401.4K
$1,718 Β₯246.8K
62.62%
πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Yokohama
Nagano
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$2,505 Β₯359.8K
$1,638 Β₯235.4K
52.89%
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 Nagano: October 29, 2025

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