Cost of living in Sapporo (Japan) is 16% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
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Food | + 24% | |||
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Food in Sapporo (Japan) is 24% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Sapporo | Almaty | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥988 (2,939 KZT) | 3,675 KZT | - 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥712 (2,119 KZT) | 2,759 KZT | - 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥425 (1,265 KZT) | 1,260 KZT | + 0% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥220 (655 KZT) | 649 KZT | + 1% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥230 (685 KZT) | 873 KZT | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥687 (2,044 KZT) | 1,410 KZT | + 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,144 (3,404 KZT) | 1,771 KZT | + 92% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥726 (2,162 KZT) | 795 KZT | + 172% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥401 (1,194 KZT) | 292 KZT | + 308% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥279 (830 KZT) | 400 KZT | + 108% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,320 (3,928 KZT) | 3,675 KZT | + 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥234 (696 KZT) | 716 KZT | - 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥220 (654 KZT) | 191 KZT | + 242% | |
Housing | - 17% | |||
Housing in Sapporo (Japan) is 17% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Sapporo | Almaty | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥124,922 (371,766 KZT) | 524,800 KZT | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥80,734 (240,263 KZT) | 263,378 KZT | - 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥15,600 (46,425 KZT) | 29,715 KZT | + 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥65,891 (196,092 KZT) | 341,368 KZT | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥43,070 (128,175 KZT) | 203,847 KZT | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥12,082 (35,955 KZT) | 18,115 KZT | + 98% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,750 (14,136 KZT) | 4,008 KZT | + 253% | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥77,474 (230,561 KZT) | 148,736 KZT | + 55% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥27,221 (81,010 KZT) | 167,973 KZT | - 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥716 (2,132 KZT) | 9,303 KZT | - 77% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥782 (2,328 KZT) | 4,146 KZT | - 44% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Sapporo (Japan) is 13% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Sapporo | Almaty | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,585 (22,572 KZT) | 21,072 KZT | + 7% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,500 (16,368 KZT) | 15,479 KZT | + 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,507 (22,341 KZT) | 43,482 KZT | - 49% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥11,022 (32,802 KZT) | 66,649 KZT | - 51% | |
Transportation | + 83% | |||
Transportation in Sapporo (Japan) is 83% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Sapporo | Almaty | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,970,000 (8,838,679 KZT) | 19,214,800 KZT | - 54% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥155 (461 KZT) | 235 KZT | + 96% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,015 (29,804 KZT) | 5,035 KZT | + 492% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥1,829 (5,444 KZT) | 6,863 KZT | - 21% | |
Personal Care | + 7% | |||
Personal Care in Sapporo (Japan) is 7% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Sapporo | Almaty | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,104 (3,285 KZT) | 3,536 KZT | - 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,088 (3,239 KZT) | 4,778 KZT | - 32% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,000 (11,904 KZT) | 9,289 KZT | + 28% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥735 (2,188 KZT) | 1,411 KZT | + 55% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥663 (1,973 KZT) | 3,237 KZT | - 39% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥1,162 (3,458 KZT) | 1,801 KZT | + 92% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥529 (1,575 KZT) | 724 KZT | + 118% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥375 (1,116 KZT) | 862 KZT | + 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,733 (11,111 KZT) | 4,638 KZT | + 140% | |
Entertainment | - 15% | |||
Entertainment in Sapporo (Japan) is 15% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Sapporo | Almaty | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,307 (9,843 KZT) | 13,372 KZT | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,086 (9,183 KZT) | 5,378 KZT | + 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥9,019 (26,839 KZT) | 16,928 KZT | + 59% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,869 (23,417 KZT) | 27,810 KZT | - 16% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥738 (2,195 KZT) | 2,481 KZT | - 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥454 (1,351 KZT) | 1,495 KZT | - 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥517 (1,539 KZT) | 1,321 KZT | + 17% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥62,905 (187,203 KZT) | 376,792 KZT | - 50% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥20 (60 KZT) | 50 KZT | + 18% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,709 (25,918 KZT) | 32,192 KZT | - 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥435 (1,295 KZT) | 820 KZT | + 58% | |
TOTAL | + 16% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 276 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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