Side-by-side city decision # Yokohama vs Dublin. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link YokohamaJapan4 VS DublinIreland1 $1,580Yokohama monthly budget $3,030Dublin monthly budget 100 MbpsYokohama internet 60 MbpsDublin internet Decision summary Yokohama Yokohama leads on more of the six headline signals. Cost Best budget Yokohama Speed Fastest internet Yokohama Vibe Best nomad vibe Tie Safety Highest safety Yokohama Air Cleanest air Dublin Walk Most walkable Yokohama Quick read ## Two cities at a glance The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison. [Yokohama](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/japan/yokohama.md) Japan 4/6 Budget$1,580 Internet100 Mbps Vibe7/10 [Dublin](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/ireland/dublin.md) Ireland 1/6 Budget$3,030 Internet60 Mbps Vibe7/10 Full comparison ## Compare what matters Green marks the stronger numeric result. Text-only categories are presented without a winner. Differences only ### Monthly budget and costs 7 signals Total estimated budget $1,580 $3,030 1-bed center rent $900 $2,000 Coworking desk $200 $250 Local meal $10 $20 Cappuccino $3.5 $4.5 Gym membership $60 $50 Transport budget $80 $130 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals Internet speed 100 Mbps 60 Mbps Nomad vibe 7/10 7/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals Safety index 85/100 70/100 Air quality 70/100 75/100 Walkability 8/10 7/10 Female safety 8/10 8/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 7/10 9/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals Healthcare quality Excellent Good English proficiency Average Excellent Climate type Humid subtropical Oceanic Best time to visit Mar - May Jun - Sep Beyond the numbers ## What each city asks you to trade Costs and scores help narrow the choice. These practical strengths and limitations finish the picture. [Yokohama](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/japan/yokohama.md) Japan → ### Strengths * Extremely safe city with low crime * Efficient and punctual public transit * Clean streets and excellent infrastructure * World-class food scene from ramen to sushi * Close proximity to Tokyo without the chaos * Beautiful waterfront parks and gardens ### Trade-offs * Language barrier outside tourist areas * High cost of living compared to other Asian cities * Humid summers with frequent typhoons * Limited nightlife compared to Tokyo * Earthquake risk requiring preparedness * Conservative social norms can feel restrictive ### Common visa routes * Digital Nomad Visa (6 months) * Tourist Visa (90 days) * Working Holiday Visa [Dublin](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/ireland/dublin.md) Ireland → ### Strengths * Vibrant expat community * Excellent healthcare system * Very safe city overall * English-speaking environment * World-class pubs and culture * Easy access to scenic nature ### Trade-offs * Extremely high cost of living * Acute housing crisis * Frequent rain and overcast skies * Rent prices are among highest in Europe * Coworking spaces can be crowded * High income tax rates ### Common visa routes * Stamp 1G (graduate scheme) * Stamp 4 (long-term residency) * Critical Skills Employment Permit Reading the result ## Use this as a planning benchmark The headline score compares six directional signals. It does not weight personal priorities, visa eligibility, household size or individual lifestyle choices. Costs are monthly estimates, not guaranteed prices. Higher is better for quality scores and connectivity. Lower is better for budgets and individual expenses.