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Cost of living in Umeå, Sweden compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Umeå (Sweden) is 8% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 92 kr (¥1,296) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 70 kr (¥985) | ¥1,200 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 44 kr (¥611) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 kr (¥144) | ¥168 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34 kr (¥471) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 kr (¥547) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 kr (¥768) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 kr (¥373) | ¥600 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 15 kr (¥208) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (¥239) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 87 kr (¥1,221) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 19 kr (¥266) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 kr (¥195) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Umeå (Sweden) is 21% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,813 kr (¥137,747) | ¥82,500 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,417 kr (¥104,106) | ¥85,000 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,579 kr (¥22,166) | ¥15,000 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,535 kr (¥91,724) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,790 kr (¥67,236) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 501 kr (¥7,034) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 175 kr (¥2,456) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,513 kr (¥77,388) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,100 kr (¥15,440) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 85 kr (¥1,197) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 kr (¥4,211) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Umeå (Sweden) is 16% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 926 kr (¥12,995) | ¥7,000 | + 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 350 kr (¥4,908) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,100 kr (¥15,436) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,100 kr (¥15,440) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Umeå (Sweden) is 6% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 210,936 kr (¥2,960,864) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (¥194) | ¥158 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 479 kr (¥6,721) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 260 kr (¥3,653) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Umeå (Sweden) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 44 kr (¥615) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 kr (¥702) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 250 kr (¥3,509) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30 kr (¥421) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35 kr (¥495) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 27 kr (¥375) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 kr (¥140) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 283 kr (¥3,977) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Umeå (Sweden) is 14% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 467 kr (¥6,551) | ¥5,000 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 237 kr (¥3,322) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 543 kr (¥7,625) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 809 kr (¥11,351) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 127 kr (¥1,778) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 71 kr (¥998) | ¥550 | + 81% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48 kr (¥7) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 489 kr (¥6,870) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 59 kr (¥834) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 87 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Umeå (Sweden) is 9% more expensive than in Akita (Japan)
For example, you would need at least ¥286,474
(20,409 kr)
in Umeå
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
¥263,000
in Akita.
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