Cost of Living Comparison Between Yokohama and Nagoya Cost of Living Comparison Between Yokohama and Nagoya

😐 Solo nomad: Yokohama is 2.1% more expensive than Nagoya without rent, and 3.1% more expensive with rent.
πŸ™‚ Family of 3: Yokohama is 2.5% cheaper than Nagoya without rent, and 1.8% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Yokohama
Nagoya
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.88 Β₯989
$6.76 Β₯972
1.78%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$41.92 Β₯6,023
$34.27 Β₯4,923
22.32%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.58 Β₯802
$5.7 Β₯818
-2.11%
Cappuccino
$3.19 Β₯458
$3.01 Β₯432
5.98%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.2 Β₯173
$1.15 Β₯166
4.35%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.76 Β₯109
$0.75 Β₯107
1.33%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.12 Β₯305
$2.13 Β₯306
-0.47%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.14 Β₯451
$3.13 Β₯450
0.32%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Yokohama
Nagoya
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.56 Β₯224
$1.66 Β₯239
-6.02%
White Bread (500g)
$1.69 Β₯242
$1.78 Β₯255
-5.06%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.99 Β₯716
$5.04 Β₯724
-0.99%
Eggs
$2.22 Β₯319
$2.29 Β₯329
-3.06%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.01 Β₯1,438
$9.99 Β₯1,435
0.20%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.13 Β₯880
$6.26 Β₯900
-2.08%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$15.34 Β₯2,203
$15.71 Β₯2,257
-2.36%
Apples (1kg)
$5.95 Β₯855
$9.13 Β₯1,312
-34.83%
Banana (1kg)
$3.08 Β₯443
$2.75 Β₯396
12.00%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.09 Β₯587
$4.06 Β₯583
0.74%
Tomato (1kg)
$6.01 Β₯863
$5.91 Β₯849
1.69%
Potato (1kg)
$3.24 Β₯466
$4.04 Β₯580
-19.80%
Onion (1kg)
$4.16 Β₯597
$2.59 Β₯372
60.62%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.35 Β₯194
$1.33 Β₯191
1.50%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.87 Β₯125
$1.38 Β₯199
-36.96%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.08 Β₯586
$3.42 Β₯492
19.30%
Wine (Bottle)
$6.42 Β₯923
$6.66 Β₯957
-3.60%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.81 Β₯261
$1.78 Β₯256
1.69%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.06 Β₯296
$2.03 Β₯291
1.48%
🚌 Getting Around
Yokohama
Nagoya
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.49 Β₯215
$1.63 Β₯234
-8.59%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$54.9 Β₯7,888
$68.7 Β₯9,874
-20.11%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.39 Β₯487
$3.38 Β₯485
0.30%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$2.66 Β₯383
$2.87 Β₯412
-7.32%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$22.29 Β₯3,202
$17.01 Β₯2,444
31.04%
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
3.16%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$18.8K Β₯2.7M
$17.3K Β₯2.5M
8.46%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Yokohama
Nagoya
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$146 Β₯21K
$139 Β₯19.9K
5.41%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$28.07 Β₯4,033
$27.52 Β₯3,954
2.00%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$34.57 Β₯4,967
$34.17 Β₯4,910
1.17%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Yokohama
Nagoya
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$55 Β₯7,894
$56.1 Β₯8,062
-2.08%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.1 Β₯2,025
$18.68 Β₯2,684
-24.52%
Cinema Ticket
$13.95 Β₯2,003
$12.44 Β₯1,786
12.14%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Yokohama
Nagoya
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$284 Β₯40.8K
$469 Β₯67.4K
-39.52%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$13.6K Β₯2M
$11.3K Β₯1.6M
21.15%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Yokohama
Nagoya
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$42.02 Β₯6,037
$46.8 Β₯6,723
-10.21%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$29.06 Β₯4,175
$29.26 Β₯4,203
-0.68%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$60 Β₯8,621
$56.1 Β₯8,064
6.91%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$110 Β₯15.9K
$92.2 Β₯13.2K
19.74%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Yokohama
Nagoya
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$825 Β₯118.5K
$601 Β₯86.4K
37.14%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$492 Β₯70.7K
$404 Β₯58.1K
21.68%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,276 Β₯183.2K
$1,329 Β₯190.9K
-4.01%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$861 Β₯123.7K
$841 Β₯120.9K
2.34%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$6,281 Β₯902.4K
$2,413 Β₯346.6K
160.35%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,794 Β₯401.4K
$1,473 Β₯211.6K
89.65%
πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Yokohama
Nagoya
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$2,505 Β₯359.8K
$2,218 Β₯318.6K
12.95%
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 Nagoya: October 27, 2025

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