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Cost of living in Helsingborg, Sweden compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 11% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 94 kr (¥1,184) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 68 kr (¥855) | ¥1,200 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 48 kr (¥607) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (¥140) | ¥168 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 kr (¥453) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 26 kr (¥329) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57 kr (¥719) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 kr (¥277) | ¥600 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (¥129) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (¥197) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 86 kr (¥1,087) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (¥259) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (¥163) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 18% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 12,378 kr (¥155,623) | ¥82,500 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 9,582 kr (¥120,473) | ¥85,000 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 472 kr (¥5,929) | ¥15,000 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,155 kr (¥102,535) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,600 kr (¥70,408) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 688 kr (¥8,644) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 272 kr (¥3,416) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,573 kr (¥57,496) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,181 kr (¥14,845) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 77 kr (¥971) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 265 kr (¥3,332) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 12% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 907 kr (¥11,400) | ¥7,000 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 389 kr (¥4,886) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 821 kr (¥10,319) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,088 kr (¥13,684) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 2% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 201,211 kr (¥2,529,813) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (¥173) | ¥158 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 713 kr (¥8,963) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 133 kr (¥1,678) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Helsingborg (Sweden) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45 kr (¥561) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 83 kr (¥1,049) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 192 kr (¥2,414) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 57 kr (¥713) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44 kr (¥550) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 34 kr (¥425) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 kr (¥251) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr (¥224) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 242 kr (¥3,043) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 5% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 402 kr (¥5,054) | ¥5,000 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 240 kr (¥3,017) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 584 kr (¥7,337) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 784 kr (¥9,852) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 106 kr (¥1,329) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37 kr (¥470) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 57 kr (¥717) | ¥550 | + 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.28 kr (¥29) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 383 kr (¥4,820) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 58 kr (¥726) | ¥463 | + 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 61 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 5% more expensive than in Akita (Japan)
For example, you would need at least ¥247,108
(19,654 kr)
in Helsingborg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
¥236,000
in Akita.
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