- Cost of Living
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- Helsingborg
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- Comparison
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 | 98 kr (¥1,343) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 67 kr (¥917) | ¥1,200 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 48 kr (¥653) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (¥146) | ¥168 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 37 kr (¥510) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24 kr (¥330) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 kr (¥677) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 19 kr (¥258) | ¥600 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (¥130) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 kr (¥193) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 86 kr (¥1,169) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20 kr (¥275) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 kr (¥168) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 26% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 12,209 kr (¥166,643) | ¥82,500 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 10,126 kr (¥138,211) | ¥85,000 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 462 kr (¥6,304) | ¥15,000 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,975 kr (¥122,509) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,709 kr (¥77,925) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,322 kr (¥31,693) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 277 kr (¥3,777) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,374 kr (¥59,700) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,168 kr (¥15,947) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 79 kr (¥1,083) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 271 kr (¥3,701) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 13% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 879 kr (¥11,994) | ¥7,000 | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 387 kr (¥5,287) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 784 kr (¥10,705) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 978 kr (¥13,355) | - | - | |
| 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 (¥2,782,231) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (¥188) | ¥158 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 729 kr (¥9,955) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 133 kr (¥1,822) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Helsingborg (Sweden) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 59 kr (¥809) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 83 kr (¥1,139) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 217 kr (¥2,958) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 56 kr (¥758) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 46 kr (¥635) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 32 kr (¥437) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 kr (¥295) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr (¥241) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 234 kr (¥3,193) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 1% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 338 kr (¥4,610) | ¥5,000 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 253 kr (¥3,449) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 611 kr (¥8,339) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 676 kr (¥9,223) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 97 kr (¥1,327) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37 kr (¥511) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 56 kr (¥766) | ¥550 | + 39% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 1,450 kr (¥19,792) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 kr (¥14) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 361 kr (¥4,932) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 58 kr (¥789) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 148 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 28, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 7% more expensive than in Akita (Japan)
For example, you would need at least ¥254,463
(18,643 kr)
in Helsingborg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
¥238,000
in Akita.
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