Cost of living in Helsinki (Finland) is 27% more expensive than in Sagamihara (Japan)
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| Food | + 8% | |||
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| Food in Helsinki (Finland) is 8% more expensive than in Sagamihara (Japan) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Sagamihara | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (¥1,774) | ¥1,074 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (¥1,366) | ¥826 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.72 (¥829) | ¥486 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (¥176) | ¥205 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.76 (¥400) | ¥250 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.33 (¥482) | ¥1,153 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (¥886) | ¥948 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.47 (¥358) | ¥1,103 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.13 (¥163) | ¥603 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.14 (¥454) | ¥269 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (¥1,936) | ¥1,227 | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.94 (¥426) | ¥200 | + 113% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.05 (¥297) | ¥252 | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Helsinki (Finland) is 87% more expensive than in Sagamihara (Japan) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Sagamihara | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,033 (¥294,617) | ¥100,000 | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,520 (¥220,194) | ¥85,154 | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €91 (¥13,217) | ¥25,000 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,234 (¥178,803) | ¥79,386 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,068 (¥154,689) | ¥44,846 | + 245% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €54 (¥7,802) | ¥12,423 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €17 (¥2,450) | ¥3,020 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €375 (¥54,366) | ¥49,031 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €79 (¥11,400) | ¥15,154 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (¥1,097) | ¥788 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €38 (¥5,444) | ¥4,176 | + 30% | |
| Clothes | + 102% | |||
| Clothes in Helsinki (Finland) is 102% more expensive than in Sagamihara (Japan) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Sagamihara | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 (¥13,225) | ¥5,046 | + 162% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (¥5,009) | ¥2,500 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (¥12,046) | ¥8,000 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €144 (¥20,864) | ¥12,000 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Helsinki (Finland) is 7% more expensive than in Sagamihara (Japan) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Sagamihara | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,830 (¥3,887,486) | ¥2,619,000 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.22 (¥322) | ¥129 | + 150% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €60 (¥8,670) | ¥10,454 | - 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (¥3,168) | ¥3,254 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Helsinki (Finland) is 36% more expensive than in Sagamihara (Japan) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Sagamihara | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (¥1,265) | ¥1,000 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (¥1,569) | ¥1,200 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €75 (¥10,890) | ¥5,000 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.94 (¥572) | ¥800 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (¥454) | ¥500 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.69 (¥534) | ¥400 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.77 (¥257) | ¥200 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.84 (¥267) | ¥300 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (¥3,775) | ¥2,000 | + 89% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsinki (Finland) is about the same as in Sagamihara (Japan) | ||||
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| Helsinki | Sagamihara | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €51 (¥7,355) | ¥5,000 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €30 (¥4,304) | ¥4,000 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €116 (¥16,784) | ¥10,000 | + 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €86 (¥12,421) | ¥10,000 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (¥1,944) | ¥1,000 | + 94% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.58 (¥663) | ¥500 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (¥903) | ¥800 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €437 (¥63,357) | ¥45,000 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (¥11) | ¥40 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (¥7,659) | ¥13,000 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (¥1,277) | ¥400 | + 219% | |
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TOTAL | + 27% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 165 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 27, 2022.
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