Cost Of Living in Yokohama 2025

Average monthly spending for singles, couples, students, and families in Yokohama

Whether you're living in Yokohama or planning to move there, it is very important to know the cost of living and the prices of things. Here we list the average spending for the four main population groups.

Typical saving choices for people in Yokohama

Where do people choose to put their savings?

Monthly costs and expenses of energy and basic utilities in Yokohama

Energy, electricity, water, gas, internet, and mobile cost in Yokohama

Utility Bill Cost / Electricity + Water + Gas / Individual

3,400 JPY

24,000 JPY

270,000 JPY

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$23

$160

$1,800

Utility Bill Cost / Electricity + Water + Gas / Couple

3,600 JPY

26,000 JPY

290,000 JPY

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$24

$170

$1,900

Utility Bill Cost / Electricity + Water + Gas / Family

6,700 JPY

33,000 JPY

330,000 JPY

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$44

$220

$2,200

Internet and cable cost

3,200 JPY

6,300 JPY

8,400 JPY

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$21

$42

$56

Mobile phone bill and charges

2,100 JPY

3,500 JPY

11,000 JPY

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$14

$23

$70

The average monthly expenditure for individuals on electricty, water, and gas in Yokohama ranges between 3,400 JPY and 270,000 JPY with average being 24,000 JPY, meanwhile the expenditure of couples is slightly higher at 26,000 JPY with 3,600 JPY and 290,000 JPY being the upper and lower limits respectively. As expected, the energy and water consumption of families is the highest among the three groups with an average of 33,000 JPY. The cost of internet and WiFi is unchanged among the three groups and ranges from 3,200 JPY to 8,400 JPY with 6,300 JPY being the average internet bill. Finally, the average monthly mobile charges is around 3,500 JPY but can range between 2,100 JPY and 11,000 JPY depending on consumption. Mobile charges include both calling minutes as well as data packages.

Energy / Utility expense to income ratio

The average utility-to-income ratio in Yokohama is around 5.8%. This means that people pay 5.8% of their income for energy, water, internet, and mobile charges. Those figures can range from 2.3% to 10% depending on salary and location.

Low-cost alternatives in Yokohama

People are always looking for ways to cut down expenses and reduce expenditures. The hallmark of any affordable place is the availability of discount stores, bargain deals, smart or secondhand shopping, refurbished items, and couponing. We asked residents how easily cost-cutting is and the answers were distributed as follows:

Plenty of low-cost options61%

Few low-cost options39%

Based on the survey, 61% of the people living in Yokohama have no problem finding low-cost alternatives to support a frugal lifestyle while 39% think that thriftness is difficult due to scarcity in discount markets and secondhand outlets.

Retirement, pension plans, and life after work in Yokohama

What does the retirement lifestyle look like in Yokohama and how much retirement savings are required?

Retirement age

The retirement age for most employees in is 65 years. Specific retirement ages can vary based on factors like occupation, gender, years of contribution, and location. It is not entirely unlikely for people to retire either before or after this age.

Retirement planning and savings

There are many retirement saving options, some are personally initiated and others are government-sponsered. Regardless of the source of savings, the minimum amount of money that needs to be put aside to ensure a peaceful and comfortable retirement at each age can be found in the table below. This data is largely approximated and can vary drastically based on individual needs and situations. Treat these figures as a general guideline.

Retirement Income Distribution

We asked residents about their retirement income sources and below are the results.

Retirement Monthly Expenses in Yokohama

Housing costs, accommodation, and housing affordability in Yokohama

Rent Cost in Yokohama

Monthly Rent Prices

Studio apartment monthly rent cost

57,000 JPY

86,000 JPY

230,000 JPY

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$380

$570

$1,500

1-bedroom apartment monthly rent cost

88,000 JPY

140,000 JPY

350,000 JPY

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$590

$940

$2,300

2-bedroom apartment monthly rent cost

120,000 JPY

180,000 JPY

480,000 JPY

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$800

$1,200

$3,200

3-bedroom apartment monthly rent cost

150,000 JPY

250,000 JPY

670,000 JPY

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$980

$1,600

$4,400

Furnished apartment monthly rent cost

280,000 JPY

700,000 JPY

1.4M JPY

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$1,900

$4,700

$9,400

Townhouse monthly rent cost

230,000 JPY

350,000 JPY

990,000 JPY

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$1,500

$2,300

$6,600

House monthly rent cost

280,000 JPY

710,000 JPY

1.4M JPY

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$1,900

$4,700

$9,400

Villa monthly rent cost

340,000 JPY

860,000 JPY

1.4M JPY

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$2,300

$5,700

$9,200

The monthly rental cost of a studio apartment in Yokohama ranges between 57,000 JPY and 230,000 JPY, meanwhile the cost of monthly rental of a one-bedroom apartment can be anywhere from 88,000 JPY to 350,000 JPY. Two-bedroom rentals rate ranges between 120,000 JPY and 480,000 JPY per month. The monthly rental for a three-bedroom apartment ranges from 150,000 JPY to 670,000 JPY. The average rent of a townhouse in Yokohama is around 350,000 JPY while house rental costs can be as high as 710,000 JPY per month. Finally, if you want to rent a villa, expect to pay anywhere from 340,000 JPY to 1.4M JPY per month.

Apartment and house prices in Yokohama

Cost of buying a property

Studio apartment price

12M JPY

18M JPY

36M JPY

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$80,000

$120,000

$240,000

1-bedroom apartment price

15M JPY

25M JPY

92M JPY

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$98,000

$160,000

$610,000

2-bedroom apartment price

23M JPY

69M JPY

140M JPY

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$150,000

$460,000

$920,000

3-bedroom apartment price

78M JPY

120M JPY

350M JPY

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$520,000

$780,000

$2.3M

Townhouse price

100M JPY

240M JPY

900M JPY

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$690,000

$1.6M

$6M

House price

120M JPY

740M JPY

1,100M JPY

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$820,000

$4.9M

$7M

Villa price

150M JPY

820M JPY

1,200M JPY

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$980,000

$5.4M

$8.2M

The average price of a studio apartment in Yokohama can range from 12M JPY to 36M JPY depending on location. One bedroom cost can be anywhere from 15M JPY to 92M JPY. A villa can cost you 820M JPY on average with prices ranging from 150M JPY to 1,200M JPY.

House / apartment prices to income ratio

Property prices in Yokohama can be x152 to x276 multiples of the monthly income depending on the property and the income of the person. On average, property prices are approximately x152 multiples of the average monthly salary in Yokohama.

Rent to income ratio

The average rent-to-income ratio in Yokohama is around 37%. This means that people pay 37% of their income for rent. Those figures can range from 25% to 49% depending on the salary, location, and type of property.

Housing affordability index

The housing affordability index measures how affordable accommodation is in a particular place. This can measured in multiple ways, the most common being housing expenditure to total expenditure ratio and the rent to income ratio. The housing expenditure ratio is a figure reported by individuals on the percentage they allocate for housing. Rent to income ratio is calculated by dividing the average monthly rent by the average income. Because these values are both percentages, we can find their average and get the best of the two worlds.

Property Taxes

Real estate owners pay property taxes to local tax authorities, which are determined by the assessed value of their property. Typically, these taxes are paid once a year. Property tax funds contribute to community development, financing infrastructure improvements, public services, and local education initiatives.

Home Maintenance Costs

Home maintenance costs encompass various expenses associated with the upkeep and repair of a residence. These expenditures include regular tasks such as lawn care, pest control, and HVAC system servicing, as well as occasional repairs and renovations like fixing leaks, painting, or replacing appliances.

Urban vs. rural living costs

Urban living typically entails higher housing and transportation costs due to demand and limited space, while rural areas generally offer lower housing expenses but may have higher prices for goods and services. The differnce in rental rates between urban areas and rural areas can be as high as 300% in some cases.

How much money can you save in Yokohama every month?

We asked thousands of people what percentage of their income can they save in a month. Below are the answers.

What percentage of people in Yokohama manage to save money from their income every month?

Almost 73% of the surveyed people in Yokohama said that they can save some money at the end of each month while 27% said that aren't saving anything.

Percentage of people saving money by population group in Yokohama

Saving to Income Ratio

Average Monthly Saved Amount

For most people, 10% to 34% of their monthly income is what they can allocate to their savings, with 20% being the average. The amount of money that people can save is approximately 210,000 JPY on average with savings ranging from 21,000 JPY to 3.1M JPY.

79% of surveyed singles reported some of their income going to savings while 76% of couples said the same. 67% of families confirmed their ability to save money.

How much money do people actually save in Yokohama?

Singles

Saving to Income Ratio

Average Monthly Saved Amount

Savings to income distribution levels for singles

Interpretation and Analysis

Singles who can afford to save reported that they allocate from 14% to 36% of their monthly income to savings, with 24% being the average for most singles. The average amount of money that singles are able to save is 180,000 JPY with 20,000 JPY and 2M JPY being the minimum and maximum respectively.

Couples

Saving to Income Ratio

Average Monthly Saved Amount

Savings to income distribution levels for couples

Interpretation and Analysis

Couples who confirmed their ability to save reported saving equivalent to 12% to 35% of their monthly income, with 22% being the average for most couples. The average amount of money that couples can save is 270,000 JPY with 41,000 JPY and 2.5M JPY being the minimum and maximum respectively.

Families

Saving to Income Ratio

Average Monthly Saved Amount

Savings to income distribution levels for families

Interpretation and Analysis

Families in Yokohama can save anywhere between 10% to 31% of their monthly income, with 18% being the average for most families. The average amount of money that families can put aside is 310,000 JPY with 63,000 JPY and 3.1M JPY being the minimum and maximum respectively.

Saving Challenges in Yokohama

Reasons that make it difficult for people to save money

We wanted to understand what is stopping people from maximizing their savings in Yokohama. Listed below are the answers given by the survey participants.

Around 6% of the people said that their salary is too low to accommodate a portion for savings while 9% said that the high cost of living leaves little room for savings. 16% of the residents said that they are burdened with debt and find it challenging to save money. 11% reported that they just don't have the knowledge or discipline to create and stick to a budget, leading to overspending and an inability to save. 10% blamed impulsive spending as the reason for saving inability. Around 6% said that unexpected expenses like medical bills or car repairs are derailing their savings goals. 6% bluntly said that they don't see the purpose of it and prefer to live each day to the fullest. 19% reported that they understand the value of saving but are putting off saving for the future, thinking they have plenty of time to start later. 12% blamed inflation, saying that every time they save some money they end up using it immediately. A surprising 3% said that social pressure and keeping up with peers or social expectations makes them overspend. Lastly, 3% blamed market instability and price fluctuations.

A typical and healthy budgeting structure

The 50/30/20 rule

Spending among different people can vary significantly based on factors such as their income, lifestyle, location, and personal preferences. A commonly used guideline for budgeting is the 50/30/20 rule, which suggests allocating your income into three main categories in the following percentages.

• 50% for needs and financial obligations

  This category includes essential expenses like housing, utilities, groceries, transportation, and healthcare.

• 30% for wants and discretionary spending

  This category covers discretionary spending on non-essential items, such as dining out, entertainment, travel, and other lifestyle choices.

• 20% for savings and emergency fund

  This is the percentage that must be allocated to savings, emergency funds, and retirement accounts.

About financial planning, money management, and household budgeting

Affordable living in Yokohama

Income and cost of living compatibility

We asked residents one simple question and recorded their answers.

Is it affordable or economical to live in Yokohama?

Around 74% of surveyed residents think that living in Yokohama is affordable with proper budgeting while 26% reported that it is just too expensive and not affordable even with frugality and thriftness.

Debt, loans, and mortgages in Yokohama

Percentage of people who are in debt

According to the survey, 27% of the people in Yokohama have some kind of debt, loan, mortgage, or credit card payments while 73% reported that they don't have financial obligations to banks.

Debt-to-income ratio in Yokohama

Interpretation

The debt-to-income ratio measures the percentage of income being paid as debt settlement across the population. It is calculated by dividing the monthly debt settlement payment of an individual by their monthly income. Based on collected data, approximately 29% of the people's monthly income in Yokohama goes to debt settlement.

Debt levels

Monthly debt settlement payment as percentage of monthly income

According to our data, 3% of the debtors in Yokohama pay 60%+ of their income as debt settlement while 14% of the people pay 50% to 60% of their income for the same, which is quite an alarming financial situation for those individuals. 13% of people in debt dedicate 40% to 50% of their income to loan and mortgage payments while 15% dedicated 30% to 40% of income for same. Things are looking brighter for 13% of individuals as they only pay 20% to 30% of their income for loan and credit card repayment.

Distribution by type of debt in Yokohama

11% of debtors in Yokohama confirm that real estate mortgages constitutes the main part of their outstanding debt while 27% say that credit card payments are the reason they are in debt. Auto loans were the main type of debt for 19% of people and personal loans rose at 39%. Lastly, student loans are the main source of debt for 3% of debtors in Yokohama.

Good debt vs. Bad debt

Not all debt is bad. Good debt typically refers to borrowing money for investments that can increase in value or generate income over time like purchasing a home or acquiring student loans. On the other hand, bad debt involves borrowing for things that fail to generate lasting value like high-interest credit card debt used for non-essential expenses like luxury items or vacations.

Loan Affordability Index in Yokohama

Besides measuring the loan-to-income ratio, we asked residents how many times in a year they defaulted or were unable to pay their due credit card or loan payments on time. Understanding how often people default on their due payments is one of the indicators of the cost of living and economic situation.

Frequency and percentage of people who failed to pay their monthly credit card or loan payments on time last year.

Financial Literacy in

Financial literacy is the knowledge of concepts and principles related to personal finance that allow individuals to make informed decisions regarding their money such as budgeting, saving, investing, borrowing, managing debt, financial risk management, and planning.

Financial Leteracy69%

We asked residents of whether they acquired any adequate personal financial training in their lives. Approximately 31% of the people who participated in the survey said that they are not well informed about the topics of budgeting, saving, etc., and just manage things based on their own experience, while 69% said that they know about the general principles of personal finance from sources other than their own experience.

Difficulty in Budgeting and Financial Planning

We wanted to understand whether residents of have problems or difficulties in managing their expenditures and savings so we asked people one simple question: do you struggle with your personal finances? 28% of the participants reported that they indeed struggle in creating budgets and in organizing their finances while 72% said that they have everything under control.

Struggles with finance28%

Easily manages finances72%

Financial goals of people in Yokohama

In an attempt to understand the economic situation in Yokohama, we asked participants about their financial targets. By knowing what the population in general is trying to achieve, we can shed light on the economic outlook, cost of living, and quality of life in general.

Around 7% of those who participated in the survey said that their main goal is to establish an emergency fund to cover unexpected expenses while 37% said their number one priority is to pay off high-interest debt or loans and improve credit. 9% of surveyed people confirmed that saving for retirement to ensure a comfortable lifestyle in the final years is their main target. Around 8% reported that their priority is saving for the tuition fees and education costs of their children while 17% choose to buy a home or pay off existing mortgage before other things. 8% of the population would like to build wealth through investments such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or real estate. For 9% of people, saving for vacations or upgrading their lifestyle is the number one concern. Approximately 11% of the residents said that saving for healthcare expenses including insurance premiums is their main goal.

Food Prices, Dining Expenses, and Grocery Costs in Yokohama

Prices and cost of goods and services in Yokohama

Dining out, food, and beverages costs. Price variations for common food items.

Fast food combo meal price

610 JPY

1,200 JPY

2,000 JPY

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$4

$8.1

$13

The average price of a regular combo meal at a fast food outlet or chain like McDonald's, Pizzahut, or KFC in Yokohama is approximatly 1,200 JPY with meal cost ranging from 610 JPY to 2,000 JPY. The typical combo meal consists of a burger, french fries, and a drink.

Restaurant meal for one price

2,100 JPY

3,100 JPY

6,300 JPY

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$14

$21

$42

If you are planning to have a nice meal at a mid-range restaurant, expect to pay anywhere between 2,100 JPY and 6,300 JPY with 3,100 JPY being the average price of a plate for one person at a regular restaurant in Yokohama.

Fine dining meal for one price

4,000 JPY

6,100 JPY

24,000 JPY

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$27

$40

$160

The price range of a meal at fine-dining restaurant is 4,000 JPY to 24,000 JPY with the average cost being 6,100 JPY for one person. This is what you would expect to pay a top-tier diner in Yokohama.

Beverage prices, cappuccino, latte etc..

520 JPY

830 JPY

1,200 JPY

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$3.4

$5.5

$8.3

The average price of a regular beverage like cappuccino or latte at Starbucks, Costa, or similar coffee shops and cafes in Yokohama is around 830 JPY. Price ranges between 520 JPY and 1,200 JPY depending on the type of beverage, the size, and optional add-ons.

Grocery and market costs

Large bottle of milk price

420 JPY

500 JPY

630 JPY

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$2.8

$3.4

$4.2

The average price of a large bottle of milk in Yokohama is 500 JPY. The maximum what you would pay for milk is 630 JPY and the minimum being 420 JPY depending on the brand of milk and other properties.

12 eggs price

300 JPY

400 JPY

600 JPY

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$2

$2.7

$4

A dozen eggs costs around 400 JPY on average with 300 JPY and 600 JPY being the lower and upper limits respectively.

Fresh whole chicken price

720 JPY

930 JPY

1,300 JPY

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$4.8

$6.2

$8.8

The price range of a fresh whole chicken in Yokohama is between 720 JPY and 1,300 JPY depending on the size of the chicken and whether it is oraganic or not. The average price is approximatly 930 JPY.

Pack of beef price

870 JPY

1,300 JPY

2,600 JPY

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$5.8

$8.7

$17

The price of a regular pack of beef or meat is around 1,300 JPY. A pack of beef contains around 1Kg or 1lb depending on packing.

Medium bag of rice price

320 JPY

440 JPY

620 JPY

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$2.1

$2.9

$4.1

A bag of rice in Yokohama costs around 440 JPY on average with prices rangeing between 320 JPY and 620 JPY depending on the brand and quality.

Bag of tomatos price

120 JPY

160 JPY

300 JPY

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$0.81

$1.1

$2

A bag of tomatoes costs anywhere from 120 JPY to 300 JPY. A bag of tomatoes denotes 1Kg or 1lb depending on location.

Bag of apples price

220 JPY

290 JPY

470 JPY

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$1.5

$1.9

$3.2

A bag of apples costs 290 JPY on average. A bag of apples denotes 1Kg or 1lb depending on location.

Grocery and food expenditure to income ratio

The average grocery-to-income ratio in Yokohama is around 30%. This means that people spend 30% of their income on grocery and basic household items. The expenditure can range from 20% to 36% depending on salary and location.

Expenditure on food and grocery for every population group

A single person living alone spends approximately 67,000 JPY per month on grocery and food with expenditure fluctuating between 9,500 JPY and 740,000 JPY depending on location and the type of person. The average cost of food and groceries for a couple is around 84,000 JPY per month. That number can be get as low as 13,000 JPY or a high as 780,000 JPY. Families' spending on grocery ranges from 25,000 JPY to 1.3M JPY with the location, income, and size of the family being the most determinite factors.

Expenditure to Income Ratio in Yokohama

One of the most definite ways to determine how affordable a place is measuring the ratio of expenses to salary. A high expense-to-income to ratio indicates a high cost-of-living index while a low expenditure-to-salary ratio means the place is affordable to live in.

Expense to income distribution levels

Interpretation and Analysis

The average spending-to-salary ratio in Yokohama is 95% This means that on average, people spend around 95% of their income for living. According to the distribution table, 17% of the population spend approximately 60% to 70% of their income every month.

Individual
87%
Spending-Income-Ratio

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78%

97%

Couple
94%
Spending-Income-Ratio

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84%

100%

Family
98%
Spending-Income-Ratio

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87%

110%

How do people spend their money in Yokohama?

We asked thousands of people about their spending habits and expenditure breaks. Below are their answers.

People living in Yokohama typically spend from 14% to 33% of their total monthly expenditure on housing with 25% being the average. The average spend on housing is 150,000 JPY with expenditure ranging from 15,000 JPY to 2.2M JPY. This cost mainly goes for rent but it also includes other accommodation-related expenses. Housing costs are highest for families and lowest for students as expected.

Utility expenditure like electricity, water, and gas in Yokohama ranges from 4% to 11% of total expenses with 7% being the average. The average monthly cost of utilities is 22,000 JPY with 2,200 JPY and 330,000 JPY being the upper and lower limits.

Fuel consumption and cost of transport depend heavily on whether you live near your work or school, but roughly speaking you would expect to spend from 4,700 JPY to 710,000 JPY on commuting with 47,000 JPY being the norm for most people in one month. This means that money spent on transport constitutes about 8% of total spending on average but can go as low as 4% or as high as 12%.

The average outlay on groceries in a month in Yokohama is 120,000 JPY. The cost of groceries can range between 12,000 JPY to 1.7M JPY. People spend on average about 27% on food and groceries with upper and lower bounds of 19% and 33% respectively.

People in Yokohama allocate 4% to 12% of their total monthly expenditure to healthcare including health insurance and out-of-pocket medical expenses. The average spending is around 9%. The range of medical expenses range from 2,900 JPY to 440,000 JPY with 29,000 JPY being the norm.

This category mostly contains discretionary or non-essential expenses but also some non-discretionary spending like furniture for example. The monthly expenses range from 1,900 JPY to 280,000 JPY with 19,000 JPY being the average. Speaking of percentages, that equates to 3% to 9% of total expenses with an average of 5% for most residents.

Spending on education can vary drastically between different people. While working singles can spend 0% on education, families and students' expenditure can reach up to 22%. On average, education constitutes 6% of the monthly expenditure with 4% and 12% being the lower and upper bounds respectively. The average reported education cost is 28,000 JPY per month with 2,800 JPY being the minimum spent amount and 420,000 JPY being the maximum.

Emergency Funds

An emergency fund is a financial safety net comprised of easily accessible savings set aside to cover unexpected expenses or financial emergencies, typically amounting to three to six months' worth of living expenses. We asked residents whether they have an emergency fund and the answers were as follows.

Yes72%

No28%

Based on the survey, 28% of the people living in Yokohama said that they don't have an emergency fund while 72% said that they do.

Singles

The average monthly expense for a single person living in Yokohama is 450,000 JPY. Expenses can range from 65,000 JPY at the minimum level to 5M JPY at the highest end.

Couples

The average monthly spending of couples in Yokohama is 670,000 JPY. Expenditure can range from 100,000 JPY to 6.2M JPY per month.

Families

The average cost of living for families in Yokohama is 790,000 JPY per month. Families spend anywhere from 160,000 JPY to 7.9M JPY.

Students

The average monthly expenditure for students in Yokohama is 320,000 JPY. Students spend from 49,000 JPY to 3.6M JPY per month.

Cost of living comparison by city

#1 Sendai

The average cost of living in Sendai is 260,000 JPY, which is 47% less than the country average. Sendai is ranked first in Japan in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#2 Hiroshima

The average cost of living in Hiroshima is 280,000 JPY, which is 43% less than the country average. Hiroshima is ranked second in Japan in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#3 Saitama

The average cost of living in Saitama is 300,000 JPY, which is 39% less than the country average. Saitama is ranked third in Japan in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#4 Kawasaki

The average cost of living in Kawasaki is 320,000 JPY, which is 35% less than the country average. Kawasaki is ranked fourth in Japan in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#5 Kyoto

The average cost of living in Kyoto is 340,000 JPY, which is 31% less than the country average. Kyoto is ranked fifth in Japan in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#6 Kobe

The average cost of living in Kobe is 360,000 JPY, which is 27% less than the country average. Kobe is ranked sixth in Japan in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#7 Fukuoka

The average cost of living in Fukuoka is 390,000 JPY, which is 20% less than the country average. Fukuoka is ranked seventh in Japan in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#8 Sapporo

The average cost of living in Sapporo is 410,000 JPY, which is 16% less than the country average. Sapporo is ranked eighth in Japan in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#9 Nagoya

The average cost of living in Nagoya is 440,000 JPY, which is 10% less than the country average. Nagoya is ranked ninth in Japan in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#10 Osaka

The average cost of living in Osaka is 470,000 JPY, which is 4.1% less than the country average. Osaka is ranked tenth in Japan in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#11 Yokohama

The average cost of living in Yokohama is 490,000 JPY, which is same as the country average. Yokohama is ranked eleventh in Japan in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#12 Tokyo

The average cost of living in Tokyo is 520,000 JPY, which is 6.1% more than the country average. Tokyo is ranked twelfth in Japan in terms of expendenture and cost of living.