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Cost of living in Umeå, Sweden compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Umeå (Sweden) is 10% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 91 kr (¥1,224) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 70 kr (¥938) | ¥1,200 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45 kr (¥608) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 kr (¥136) | ¥168 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31 kr (¥419) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 42 kr (¥571) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52 kr (¥694) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 25 kr (¥336) | ¥600 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (¥187) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (¥217) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 87 kr (¥1,171) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 19 kr (¥255) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (¥170) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Umeå (Sweden) is 19% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,813 kr (¥132,148) | ¥82,500 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,468 kr (¥100,563) | ¥85,000 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,579 kr (¥21,265) | ¥15,000 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,535 kr (¥87,996) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,790 kr (¥64,503) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 501 kr (¥6,748) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 168 kr (¥2,257) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,513 kr (¥74,242) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,100 kr (¥14,813) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 85 kr (¥1,149) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 kr (¥4,040) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Umeå (Sweden) is 15% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 926 kr (¥12,467) | ¥7,000 | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 413 kr (¥5,555) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 kr (¥13,466) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,100 kr (¥14,813) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Umeå (Sweden) is 5% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 210,936 kr (¥2,840,508) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (¥186) | ¥158 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 479 kr (¥6,448) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 260 kr (¥3,505) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Umeå (Sweden) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 44 kr (¥590) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 kr (¥673) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 300 kr (¥4,040) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30 kr (¥404) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35 kr (¥475) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 19 kr (¥261) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 kr (¥135) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 270 kr (¥3,631) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Umeå (Sweden) is 9% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 413 kr (¥5,566) | ¥5,000 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 233 kr (¥3,141) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 543 kr (¥7,315) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 809 kr (¥10,890) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 115 kr (¥1,549) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 71 kr (¥957) | ¥550 | + 74% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 1,805 kr (¥24,307) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48 kr (¥6) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 489 kr (¥6,591) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 59 kr (¥800) | - | - | |
| 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 66 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Umeå (Sweden) is 7% more expensive than in Akita (Japan)
For example, you would need at least ¥279,669
(20,768 kr)
in Umeå
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
¥262,000
in Akita.
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