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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 (¥1,202) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 68 kr (¥868) | ¥1,200 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 48 kr (¥616) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (¥142) | ¥168 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 kr (¥460) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 26 kr (¥334) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57 kr (¥730) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 kr (¥281) | ¥600 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (¥131) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (¥200) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 86 kr (¥1,104) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (¥263) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (¥166) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 20% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 12,378 kr (¥158,022) | ¥82,500 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 9,582 kr (¥122,331) | ¥85,000 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 472 kr (¥6,020) | ¥15,000 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,155 kr (¥104,116) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,600 kr (¥71,494) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 688 kr (¥8,777) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 272 kr (¥3,469) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,573 kr (¥58,383) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,181 kr (¥15,074) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 77 kr (¥986) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 265 kr (¥3,383) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 12% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 907 kr (¥11,575) | ¥7,000 | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 389 kr (¥4,962) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 821 kr (¥10,478) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,088 kr (¥13,895) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 3% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 201,211 kr (¥2,568,823) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (¥175) | ¥158 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 713 kr (¥9,101) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 133 kr (¥1,704) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Helsingborg (Sweden) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45 kr (¥570) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 83 kr (¥1,065) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 192 kr (¥2,451) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 57 kr (¥724) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44 kr (¥559) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 34 kr (¥431) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 kr (¥255) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr (¥227) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 242 kr (¥3,090) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 3% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 402 kr (¥5,132) | ¥5,000 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 240 kr (¥3,064) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 584 kr (¥7,450) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 784 kr (¥10,004) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 106 kr (¥1,349) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37 kr (¥477) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 57 kr (¥728) | ¥550 | + 32% | |
| 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 (¥4,894) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 58 kr (¥738) | - | - | |
| 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 96 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 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 ¥261,921
(20,516 kr)
in Helsingborg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
¥249,000
in Akita.
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