Cost of living in Jyväskylä (Finland) is 16% more expensive than in Sagamihara (Japan)
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| Food | + 14% | |||
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| Food in Jyväskylä (Finland) is 14% more expensive than in Sagamihara (Japan) | ||||
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| Jyväskylä | Sagamihara | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (¥1,957) | ¥1,074 | + 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (¥1,289) | ¥826 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.45 (¥860) | ¥486 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 (¥199) | ¥205 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.15 (¥498) | ¥250 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.25 (¥514) | ¥1,153 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.81 (¥760) | ¥948 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.09 (¥330) | ¥1,103 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.17 (¥184) | ¥603 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.17 (¥342) | ¥269 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (¥2,445) | ¥1,227 | + 99% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.91 (¥617) | ¥200 | + 209% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.62 (¥256) | ¥252 | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Jyväskylä (Finland) is 40% more expensive than in Sagamihara (Japan) | ||||
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| Jyväskylä | Sagamihara | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,039 (¥164,150) | ¥100,000 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €898 (¥141,885) | ¥85,154 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €83 (¥13,133) | ¥25,000 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €815 (¥128,725) | ¥79,386 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €657 (¥103,713) | ¥44,846 | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €136 (¥21,514) | ¥12,423 | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €16 (¥2,450) | ¥3,020 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €413 (¥65,252) | ¥49,031 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €163 (¥25,704) | ¥15,154 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (¥1,389) | ¥788 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €32 (¥5,067) | ¥4,176 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Jyväskylä (Finland) is 28% more expensive than in Sagamihara (Japan) | ||||
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| Jyväskylä | Sagamihara | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥5,046 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €26 (¥4,109) | ¥2,500 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (¥15,479) | ¥8,000 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥12,000 | - | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Jyväskylä (Finland) is about the same as in Sagamihara (Japan) | ||||
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| Jyväskylä | Sagamihara | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,619,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (¥246) | ¥129 | + 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €58 (¥9,222) | ¥10,454 | - 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €29 (¥4,597) | ¥3,254 | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Jyväskylä (Finland) is 45% more expensive than in Sagamihara (Japan) | ||||
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| Jyväskylä | Sagamihara | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (¥1,911) | ¥1,000 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,200 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (¥9,692) | ¥5,000 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥800 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.97 (¥627) | ¥500 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥400 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.58 (¥249) | ¥200 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.60 (¥411) | ¥300 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (¥4,490) | ¥2,000 | + 124% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Jyväskylä (Finland) is 9% more expensive than in Sagamihara (Japan) | ||||
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| Jyväskylä | Sagamihara | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (¥6,309) | ¥5,000 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (¥3,995) | ¥4,000 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥10,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ¥10,000 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥1,000 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.71 (¥585) | ¥500 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.71 (¥903) | ¥800 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥45,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 (¥44) | ¥40 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥13,000 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.78 (¥912) | ¥400 | + 128% | |
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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 less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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