Cost of Living Comparison Between Yokohama and Wakayama Cost of Living Comparison Between Yokohama and Wakayama

😐 Solo nomad: Yokohama is 5.2% more expensive than Wakayama without rent, and 7% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Yokohama is 4.3% more expensive than Wakayama without rent, and 1.1% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Yokohama
Wakayama
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.88 Β₯989
$6.75 Β₯969
1.93%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$41.92 Β₯6,023
$35.05 Β₯5,036
19.60%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.58 Β₯802
$6.12 Β₯879
-8.82%
Cappuccino
$3.19 Β₯458
$2.96 Β₯426
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
$0.76 Β₯109
-
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.12 Β₯305
$3.34 Β₯480
-36.53%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.14 Β₯451
$2.12 Β₯304
48.11%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Yokohama
Wakayama
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.56 Β₯224
$1.61 Β₯232
-3.11%
White Bread (500g)
$1.69 Β₯242
$1.8 Β₯259
-6.11%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.99 Β₯716
$5.01 Β₯720
-0.40%
Eggs
$2.22 Β₯319
$2.42 Β₯348
-8.26%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.01 Β₯1,438
$17.22 Β₯2,473
-41.87%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.13 Β₯880
$7.57 Β₯1,087
-19.02%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$15.34 Β₯2,203
$15.66 Β₯2,250
-2.04%
Apples (1kg)
$5.95 Β₯855
$8.91 Β₯1,280
-33.22%
Banana (1kg)
$3.08 Β₯443
$2.79 Β₯401
10.39%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.09 Β₯587
$4.89 Β₯703
-16.36%
Tomato (1kg)
$6.01 Β₯863
$9.84 Β₯1,414
-38.92%
Potato (1kg)
$3.24 Β₯466
$3.9 Β₯560
-16.92%
Onion (1kg)
$4.16 Β₯597
$2.55 Β₯366
63.14%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.35 Β₯194
$1.33 Β₯191
1.50%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.87 Β₯125
$1.44 Β₯206
-39.58%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.08 Β₯586
$3.56 Β₯512
14.61%
Wine (Bottle)
$6.42 Β₯923
$9.67 Β₯1,390
-33.61%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.81 Β₯261
$2.86 Β₯410
-36.71%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.06 Β₯296
$2.28 Β₯327
-9.65%
🚌 Getting Around
Yokohama
Wakayama
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.49 Β₯215
$1.61 Β₯232
-7.45%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$54.9 Β₯7,888
$55.2 Β₯7,932
-0.54%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.39 Β₯487
$3.5 Β₯503
-3.14%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$2.66 Β₯383
$2.99 Β₯430
-11.04%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$22.29 Β₯3,202
$17.49 Β₯2,512
27.44%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.19 Β₯171
$1.24 Β₯178
-4.03%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$23.6K Β₯3.4M
$23K Β₯3.3M
2.88%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$18.8K Β₯2.7M
$16.7K Β₯2.4M
12.19%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Yokohama
Wakayama
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$146 Β₯21K
$139 Β₯19.9K
5.22%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$28.07 Β₯4,033
$27.23 Β₯3,912
3.08%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$34.57 Β₯4,967
$34.18 Β₯4,910
1.14%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Yokohama
Wakayama
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$55 Β₯7,894
$55.2 Β₯7,924
-0.38%
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
$12.6 Β₯1,811
10.71%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Yokohama
Wakayama
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$284 Β₯40.8K
$479 Β₯68.8K
-40.74%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$13.6K Β₯2M
$11.4K Β₯1.6M
19.42%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Yokohama
Wakayama
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$42.02 Β₯6,037
$46.51 Β₯6,682
-9.65%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$29.06 Β₯4,175
$32.29 Β₯4,639
-10.00%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$60 Β₯8,621
$55.9 Β₯8,030
7.35%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$110 Β₯15.9K
$91.1 Β₯13.1K
21.18%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Yokohama
Wakayama
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$825 Β₯118.5K
$461 Β₯66.2K
78.90%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$492 Β₯70.7K
$330 Β₯47.4K
48.94%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,276 Β₯183.2K
$879 Β₯126.3K
45.07%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$861 Β₯123.7K
$663 Β₯95.3K
29.83%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$6,281 Β₯902.4K
$2,602 Β₯373.7K
141.44%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,794 Β₯401.4K
$1,727 Β₯248K
61.81%
πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Yokohama
Wakayama
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$2,505 Β₯359.8K
$3,872 Β₯556.2K
-35.30%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
2.05
1.67
22.75%

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Last update for Yokohama: October 29, 2025

Last update for Wakayama: October 29, 2025

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