- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Umeå, Sweden compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Umeå (Sweden) is 11% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 93 kr (¥1,158) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 72 kr (¥891) | ¥1,200 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 42 kr (¥525) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (¥132) | ¥168 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 32 kr (¥391) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37 kr (¥459) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 53 kr (¥657) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 24 kr (¥304) | ¥600 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (¥178) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (¥209) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 kr (¥1,137) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 19 kr (¥241) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 kr (¥183) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Umeå (Sweden) is 11% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,650 kr (¥119,646) | ¥82,500 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,357 kr (¥91,218) | ¥85,000 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,258 kr (¥15,597) | ¥15,000 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,517 kr (¥80,798) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,625 kr (¥57,344) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 397 kr (¥4,916) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 164 kr (¥2,035) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,513 kr (¥68,356) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,067 kr (¥13,225) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 74 kr (¥913) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 225 kr (¥2,790) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Umeå (Sweden) is 12% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 926 kr (¥11,479) | ¥7,000 | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 312 kr (¥3,871) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 kr (¥12,392) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,100 kr (¥13,638) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Umeå (Sweden) is 3% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 220,433 kr (¥2,733,060) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (¥174) | ¥158 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 457 kr (¥5,668) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 220 kr (¥2,730) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Umeå (Sweden) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 44 kr (¥543) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 kr (¥620) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 283 kr (¥3,513) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30 kr (¥372) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (¥387) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 kr (¥248) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 kr (¥310) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 kr (¥186) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 313 kr (¥3,875) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Umeå (Sweden) is 7% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 kr (¥4,959) | ¥5,000 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 234 kr (¥2,905) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 543 kr (¥6,735) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 767 kr (¥9,506) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 120 kr (¥1,488) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38 kr (¥471) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 71 kr (¥880) | ¥550 | + 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 466 kr (¥5,782) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 58 kr (¥723) | ¥463 | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 72 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Umeå (Sweden) is about the same as in Akita (Japan)
For example, you would need at least ¥270,113
(21,786 kr)
in Umeå
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
¥262,000
in Akita.
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