Japan vs Japan · 126 km apart
Japan
single / month
Cheaper overallJapan
single / month
| Expense | Shizuoka | Yokohama | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $9.22 | $9.92 | Shizuoka |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $36.89 | $39.67 | Shizuoka |
| Cappuccino | $2.77 | $2.98 | Shizuoka |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $209 | $225 | Shizuoka |
| Monthly public transport pass | $33.81 | $36.37 | Shizuoka |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $89.15 | $95.87 | Shizuoka |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $25.82 | $27.77 | Shizuoka |
| Fitness club membership | $25.82 | $27.77 | Shizuoka |
| Cinema ticket | $6.76 | $7.27 | Shizuoka |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $519 | $569 | Shizuoka |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $361 | $396 | Shizuoka |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,084 | $1,187 | Shizuoka |
| Total single-person budget | $976 | $1,057 | Shizuoka |
| Average net salary | $2,650 | $2,850 |
Shizuoka is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Shizuoka runs about $976 versus $1,057 in Yokohama — a difference of roughly 8%.
Salary-adjusted, Yokohama leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Shizuoka · Full cost of living in Yokohama