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Cost of living in Helsingborg, Sweden compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 10% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 98 kr (¥1,381) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 67 kr (¥943) | ¥1,200 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 48 kr (¥672) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (¥150) | ¥168 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 37 kr (¥524) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24 kr (¥339) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 kr (¥696) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 19 kr (¥265) | ¥600 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (¥133) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 kr (¥212) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 86 kr (¥1,202) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20 kr (¥283) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 kr (¥173) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 27% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 12,209 kr (¥171,371) | ¥82,500 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 10,126 kr (¥142,132) | ¥85,000 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 462 kr (¥6,483) | ¥15,000 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,975 kr (¥125,984) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,709 kr (¥80,135) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,322 kr (¥32,593) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 277 kr (¥3,884) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,374 kr (¥61,394) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,168 kr (¥16,399) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 79 kr (¥1,114) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 271 kr (¥3,806) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 14% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 879 kr (¥12,335) | ¥7,000 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 387 kr (¥5,437) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 784 kr (¥11,009) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 978 kr (¥13,734) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 5% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 203,833 kr (¥2,861,161) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (¥193) | ¥158 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 729 kr (¥10,237) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 133 kr (¥1,873) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Helsingborg (Sweden) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 59 kr (¥832) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 83 kr (¥1,171) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 217 kr (¥3,042) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 56 kr (¥779) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 46 kr (¥653) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 32 kr (¥450) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (¥303) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr (¥248) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 234 kr (¥3,284) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 2% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 338 kr (¥4,741) | ¥5,000 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 253 kr (¥3,547) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 611 kr (¥8,575) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 676 kr (¥9,484) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 97 kr (¥1,364) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37 kr (¥526) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 56 kr (¥788) | ¥550 | + 43% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 kr (¥14) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 361 kr (¥5,072) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 58 kr (¥811) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 74 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 8% more expensive than in Akita (Japan)
For example, you would need at least ¥248,259
(17,686 kr)
in Helsingborg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
¥230,000
in Akita.
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