- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Guatemala
- Sapporo
- New Guatemala
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Sapporo (Japan) and New Guatemala (Guatemala)
| Food | 132% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sapporo (Japan) is 132% more expensive than in New Guatemala (Guatemala) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ¥1,500 (Q114) | Q57 | 101% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥615 (Q47) | Q37 | 28% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ¥433 (Q33) | Q27 | 23% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥218 (Q16.65) | Q11.29 | 48% |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥150 (Q11.44) | Q16.57 | 31% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥1,000 (Q76) | Q10.44 | 630% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,100 (Q84) | Q32 | 161% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥1,167 (Q89) | Q15.86 | 461% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ¥767 (Q58) | Q14.43 | 305% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ¥400 (Q30) | Q10.40 | 193% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,400 (Q107) | Q97 | 10% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥340 (Q26) | Q13.29 | 95% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥233 (Q17.79) | Q8 | 122% |
| Housing | 64% | ||
| Housing in Sapporo (Japan) is 64% more expensive than in New Guatemala (Guatemala) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ¥177,333 (Q13,521) | Q6,447 | 110% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥12,500 (Q953) | Q783 | 22% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ¥4,167 (Q318) | Q543 | 41% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥100,000 (Q7,625) | Q6,636 | 15% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ¥19,000 (Q1,449) | Q1,407 | 3% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,000 (Q76) | Q66 | 15% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥846 (Q64) | Q27 | 139% |
| Clothes | 6% | ||
| Clothes in Sapporo (Japan) is 6% cheaper than in New Guatemala (Guatemala) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ¥6,000 (Q457) | Q433 | 6% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ¥5,500 (Q419) | Q431 | 3% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ¥8,000 (Q610) | Q819 | 25% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ¥8,000 (Q610) | Q693 | 12% |
| Transportation | 154% | ||
| Transportation in Sapporo (Japan) is 154% more expensive than in New Guatemala (Guatemala) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,640,000 (Q201,289) | Q159,444 | 26% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥145 (Q11.06) | Q9.04 | 22% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,750 (Q820) | Q181 | 354% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ¥1,235 (Q94) | Q56 | 68% |
| Personal Care | 133% | ||
| Personal Care in Sapporo (Japan) is 133% more expensive than in New Guatemala (Guatemala) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ¥1,500 (Q114) | Q54 | 113% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥1,000 (Q76) | Q37 | 109% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥500 (Q38) | Q27 | 43% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥500 (Q38) | Q43 | 10% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥1,000 (Q76) | Q21 | 267% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥550 (Q42) | Q20 | 105% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,000 (Q305) | Q50 | 510% |
| Entertainment | 30% | ||
| Entertainment in Sapporo (Japan) is 30% more expensive than in New Guatemala (Guatemala) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥2,667 (Q203) | Q214 | 5% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,500 (Q267) | Q72 | 270% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥11,000 (Q839) | Q117 | 616% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ¥8,000 (Q610) | Q409 | 49% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥500 (Q38) | Q33 | 17% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ¥417 (Q32) | Q19.14 | 66% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ¥470 (Q36) | Q22 | 65% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ¥22,500 (Q1,716) | Q2,031 | 16% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥20 (Q1.52) | Q1.79 | 15% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ¥8,000 (Q610) | Q459 | 33% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ¥445 (Q34) | Q16.71 | 103% |
| TOTAL | 89% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 858 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2013.
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Cost of living in Sapporo (Japan) is 89% more expensive than in New Guatemala (Guatemala)
For example, you would need at least Q35,494
(¥465,522)
in Sapporo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Q18,750
in New Guatemala.