Cost of living in Tokyo (Japan) is 24% more expensive than in Sapporo (Japan)
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| Food | + 7% | |||
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| Food in Tokyo (Japan) is 7% more expensive than in Sapporo (Japan) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Sapporo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥997 | ¥931 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥711 | ¥680 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥557 | ¥425 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥204 | ¥220 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥310 | ¥219 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥624 | ¥687 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,006 | ¥1,144 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥909 | ¥726 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥554 | ¥413 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥293 | ¥279 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,204 | ¥1,320 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥223 | ¥279 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥206 | ¥220 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 103% | |||
| Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 103% more expensive than in Sapporo (Japan) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Sapporo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥343,375 | ¥124,922 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥184,576 | ¥67,984 | + 172% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥25,075 | ¥15,600 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥173,341 | ¥65,891 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥95,215 | ¥43,070 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥16,950 | ¥12,082 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,368 | ¥4,750 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥41,945 | ¥77,474 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,895 | ¥27,221 | - 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥972 | ¥716 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,210 | ¥782 | + 182% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is about the same as in Sapporo (Japan) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Sapporo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,146 | ¥7,585 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,331 | ¥5,500 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,228 | ¥7,283 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,791 | ¥11,022 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is about the same as in Sapporo (Japan) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Sapporo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,748,060 | ¥2,970,000 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥166 | ¥150 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,246 | ¥10,963 | - 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,992 | ¥1,829 | + 118% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 11% cheaper than in Sapporo (Japan) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Sapporo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,787 | ¥1,104 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,320 | ¥1,088 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,244 | ¥4,000 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥759 | ¥735 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥601 | ¥663 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥584 | ¥1,162 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥187 | ¥529 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥194 | ¥375 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,153 | ¥3,733 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 32% more expensive than in Sapporo (Japan) | ||||
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| Tokyo | Sapporo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,513 | ¥3,307 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,600 | ¥3,086 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥11,996 | ¥9,019 | + 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,418 | ¥7,333 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,198 | ¥738 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥469 | ¥454 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥578 | ¥517 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥51,220 | ¥55,800 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 | ¥20 | + 162% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,309 | ¥8,709 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥589 | ¥435 | + 35% | |
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TOTAL | + 24% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 309 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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