Japan
Cost of Living in Yokohama
150+ years of international community. Historic Yamate foreigner district. Prestigious international schools since 1872.
Monthly Total
$3,032
$53,060
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$1,380
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$55
Based on a typical expat lifestyle: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 1/12/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$1,380
$24,150
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$209
$3,658
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$315
$5,513
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$132
$2,310
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$420
$7,350
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$345
$6,038
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$145
$2,538
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$86
$1,505
Monthly Total
$3,032
$53,060
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Living in Yokohama
Yokohama is slightly cheaper than Tokyo with more space. 30 minutes to central Tokyo.
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