- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Germany
- Sapporo
- Munich
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Sapporo (Japan) and Munich (Germany)
| Food | 52% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sapporo (Japan) is 52% more expensive than in Munich (Germany) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ¥1,500 (€11.78) | €10.86 | 9% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥615 (€4.83) | €6.29 | 23% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ¥433 (€3.40) | €4.25 | 20% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥218 (€1.72) | €0.93 | 85% |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥150 (€1.18) | €2.29 | 49% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥1,000 (€7.86) | €2.50 | 214% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,100 (€8.64) | €5.45 | 58% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥1,167 (€9.17) | €2.45 | 275% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ¥767 (€6.02) | €2.14 | 182% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ¥400 (€3.14) | €0.90 | 249% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,400 (€11.00) | €6.61 | 66% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥340 (€2.67) | €2.00 | 34% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥233 (€1.83) | €1.42 | 29% |
| Housing | 8% | ||
| Housing in Sapporo (Japan) is 8% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ¥177,333 (€1,393) | €1,448 | 4% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥12,500 (€98) | €171 | 42% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ¥4,167 (€33) | €26 | 28% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥100,000 (€786) | €490 | 60% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ¥19,000 (€149) | €125 | 19% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,000 (€7.86) | €5.40 | 46% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥846 (€6.64) | €13.63 | 51% |
| Clothes | 20% | ||
| Clothes in Sapporo (Japan) is 20% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ¥6,000 (€47) | €91 | 48% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ¥5,500 (€43) | €43 | 0% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ¥8,000 (€63) | €78 | 19% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ¥8,000 (€63) | €99 | 37% |
| Transportation | 23% | ||
| Transportation in Sapporo (Japan) is 23% more expensive than in Munich (Germany) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,640,000 (€20,741) | €22,143 | 6% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥145 (€1.14) | €1.64 | 30% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,750 (€84) | €55 | 53% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ¥1,235 (€9.70) | €18.11 | 46% |
| Personal Care | 97% | ||
| Personal Care in Sapporo (Japan) is 97% more expensive than in Munich (Germany) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ¥1,500 (€11.78) | €9.89 | 19% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥1,000 (€7.86) | €3.54 | 122% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥500 (€3.93) | €2.09 | 88% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥500 (€3.93) | €2.12 | 86% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥1,000 (€7.86) | €1.52 | 418% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥550 (€4.32) | €1.63 | 166% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,000 (€31) | €17.33 | 81% |
| Entertainment | 1% | ||
| Entertainment in Sapporo (Japan) is 1% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥2,667 (€21) | €31 | 33% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,500 (€27) | €18.20 | 51% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥11,000 (€86) | €101 | 15% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ¥8,000 (€63) | €59 | 7% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥500 (€3.93) | €8.83 | 56% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ¥417 (€3.27) | €3.19 | 3% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ¥470 (€3.69) | €3.43 | 8% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ¥22,500 (€177) | €141 | 26% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥20 (€0.16) | €0.14 | 13% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ¥8,000 (€63) | €58 | 8% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ¥445 (€3.50) | €5.01 | 30% |
| TOTAL | 16% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,174 prices entered by 262 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2013.
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For example, you would need at least €3,622
(¥461,034)
in Sapporo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€3,125
in Munich.