Cost of Living Comparison Between Yokohama and Utsunomiya Cost of Living Comparison Between Yokohama and Utsunomiya

πŸ™‚ Solo nomad: Yokohama is 11.4% cheaper than Utsunomiya without rent, and 8.4% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Yokohama is 3.2% more expensive than Utsunomiya without rent, and 18.5% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Yokohama
Utsunomiya
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.88 Β₯989
$8.15 Β₯1,171
-15.58%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$41.92 Β₯6,023
$18.83 Β₯2,705
122.62%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.58 Β₯802
$5.12 Β₯736
8.98%
Cappuccino
$3.19 Β₯458
$2.41 Β₯346
32.37%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.2 Β₯173
$1.25 Β₯180
-4.00%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.76 Β₯109
$0.87 Β₯126
-12.64%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.12 Β₯305
$2.88 Β₯414
-26.39%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.14 Β₯451
$2.71 Β₯389
15.87%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Yokohama
Utsunomiya
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.56 Β₯224
$1.62 Β₯232
-3.70%
White Bread (500g)
$1.69 Β₯242
$1.57 Β₯225
7.64%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.99 Β₯716
$5.31 Β₯763
-6.03%
Eggs
$2.22 Β₯319
$2.35 Β₯338
-5.53%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.01 Β₯1,438
$15.8 Β₯2,270
-36.65%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.13 Β₯880
$7.86 Β₯1,130
-22.01%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$15.34 Β₯2,203
$22.41 Β₯3,220
-31.55%
Apples (1kg)
$5.95 Β₯855
$5.5 Β₯790
8.18%
Banana (1kg)
$3.08 Β₯443
$2.59 Β₯372
18.92%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.09 Β₯587
$5.74 Β₯825
-28.75%
Tomato (1kg)
$6.01 Β₯863
$6.05 Β₯869
-0.66%
Potato (1kg)
$3.24 Β₯466
$3.18 Β₯457
1.89%
Onion (1kg)
$4.16 Β₯597
$3.4 Β₯488
22.35%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.35 Β₯194
$1.47 Β₯212
-8.16%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.87 Β₯125
$0.93 Β₯134
-6.45%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.08 Β₯586
$4.19 Β₯602
-2.63%
Wine (Bottle)
$6.42 Β₯923
$10.15 Β₯1,458
-36.75%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.81 Β₯261
$2.07 Β₯297
-12.56%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.06 Β₯296
$3.01 Β₯433
-31.56%
🚌 Getting Around
Yokohama
Utsunomiya
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.49 Β₯215
$1.91 Β₯274
-21.99%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$54.9 Β₯7,888
$41.07 Β₯5,900
33.70%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.39 Β₯487
$3.54 Β₯508
-4.24%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$2.66 Β₯383
$2.89 Β₯415
-7.96%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$22.29 Β₯3,202
$26.35 Β₯3,785
-15.41%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.19 Β₯171
$1.17 Β₯168
1.71%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$23.6K Β₯3.4M
$22.7K Β₯3.3M
3.87%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$18.8K Β₯2.7M
$17.4K Β₯2.5M
7.74%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Yokohama
Utsunomiya
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$146 Β₯21K
$163 Β₯23.5K
-10.64%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$28.07 Β₯4,033
$26.92 Β₯3,867
4.27%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$34.57 Β₯4,967
$33.66 Β₯4,835
2.70%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Yokohama
Utsunomiya
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$55 Β₯7,894
$55.1 Β₯7,914
-0.25%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.1 Β₯2,025
$13.83 Β₯1,987
1.95%
Cinema Ticket
$13.95 Β₯2,003
$13.09 Β₯1,881
6.57%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Yokohama
Utsunomiya
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$284 Β₯40.8K
$497 Β₯71.5K
-42.97%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$13.6K Β₯2M
$15.7K Β₯2.3M
-13.22%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Yokohama
Utsunomiya
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$42.02 Β₯6,037
$59.8 Β₯8,596
-29.77%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$29.06 Β₯4,175
$41.32 Β₯5,936
-29.67%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$60 Β₯8,621
$64.7 Β₯9,294
-7.25%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$110 Β₯15.9K
$91.7 Β₯13.2K
20.47%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Yokohama
Utsunomiya
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$825 Β₯118.5K
$415 Β₯59.6K
98.73%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$492 Β₯70.7K
$280 Β₯40.2K
75.70%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,276 Β₯183.2K
$695 Β₯99.8K
83.54%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$861 Β₯123.7K
$411 Β₯59K
109.48%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$6,281 Β₯902.4K
$2,778 Β₯399.1K
126.09%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,794 Β₯401.4K
$1,622 Β₯233K
72.24%
πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Yokohama
Utsunomiya
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$2,505 Β₯359.8K
-
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
2.05
1.72
19.19%

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Last update for Yokohama: October 29, 2025

Last update for Utsunomiya: October 29, 2025

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