Cost of living
Akita compared to Yokohama
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Overview comparison
AkitaYokohama
Consumer prices in Yokohama are roughly 28% higher than in Akita.
Cost of living
| Item | Akita | Yokohama |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,232 | 1,473 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,957 | 2,994 |
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| Without rent one person | 567 | 713 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,883 | 1,889 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 574.81 | 710.66 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,124 | 1,262.69 |
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| Food person | 415 | 487 |
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| Food family | 983 | 1,005 |
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| Transport person | 126.78 | 275.45 |
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| Transport family | 350.83 | 690.65 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.99 years | 67.53 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Akita | Yokohama |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.2 | 6.06 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 29.73 | 42.74 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.21 | 4.95 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.38 | 2.79 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.37 | 2.17 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.21 | 1.18 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Akita | Yokohama |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 462.4 | 712.08 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 361.6 | 436.19 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,006.08 | 1,468.38 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 624.48 | 757.48 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 72.27 | 80.85 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 160.57 | 145.23 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 29.06 | 40.35 |
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Transportation
| Item | Akita | Yokohama |
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| Local transport ticket | 2.1 | 1.54 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,313 | 5,823 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,737 | 3,442 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.4 | 1.64 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 41% | 70.49% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 31.92 | 21.87 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.42 | 1.21 |
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Groceries
| Item | Akita | Yokohama |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.78 | 1.6 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.39 | 2.2 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.98 | 2.66 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.36 | 8.45 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.66 | 6.83 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 20.09 | 13.61 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.75 | 2.43 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.63 | 0.63 |
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Other
| Item | Akita | Yokohama |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 61.29 | 56.66 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.75 | 13.23 |
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| Doctors visit | 32.1 | 46.12 |
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| Haircut, simple | 20.19 | 24.83 |
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| Brand Jeans | 39.62 | 43.56 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 57.94 | 80.51 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 161.04 | 285.29 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,734 | 10,324 |
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