Yokohama vs Alicante

Cost of living comparison for expats considering Yokohama or Alicante, Mexico.

Based on a typical expat lifestyle

Alicante is 30% cheaper than Yokohama

Monthly savings

$906

Japan

Yokohama

$3,032

$53,060

Spain

Alicante

$2,126

$37,205

Cheaper option

Category Breakdown

Category
Yokohama
Alicante
Difference

Housing (Rent)

$1,380
$1,147
-17%

Utilities

$209
$140
-33%

Groceries

$315
$182
-42%

Dining Out

$132
$120
-9%

Transportation

$420
$210
-50%

Lifestyle & Entertainment

$345
$237
-31%

Healthcare

$145
$50
-66%

Phone & Subscriptions

$86
$41
-52%
Monthly Total
$3,032
$2,126
-30%

Based on a typical expat lifestyle: 1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment, basic health insurance.

City Insights

Yokohama

150+ years of international community. Historic Yamate foreigner district. Prestigious international schools since 1872.

Alicante

El Centro, Playa San Juan, and Cabo de las Huertas popular neighborhoods. Monthly budget: Frugal single $1,400-1,600, Comfortable single $1,800-2,100, Couple $2,500-3,000.

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