- Cost of Living
- Aland Islands
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Aland Islands compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aland Islands is 8% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (¥1,475) | ¥1,039 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (¥1,026) | ¥691 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6.00 (¥769) | ¥441 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.50 (¥192) | ¥203 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.60 (¥333) | ¥288 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 (¥513) | ¥754 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (¥769) | ¥924 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.00 (¥385) | ¥683 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.80 (¥103) | ¥401 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.98 (¥255) | ¥280 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (¥1,603) | ¥1,538 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €3.00 (¥385) | ¥199 | + 93% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (¥256) | ¥198 | + 29% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Aland Islands is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,000 (¥128,232) | ¥218,000 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €850 (¥108,997) | ¥123,235 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (¥12,823) | ¥21,518 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €775 (¥99,380) | ¥110,576 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €500 (¥64,116) | ¥71,567 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €50 (¥6,412) | ¥12,926 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (¥3,206) | ¥4,101 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €500 (¥64,116) | ¥55,558 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (¥19,235) | ¥16,537 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.00 (¥385) | ¥711 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €40 (¥5,129) | ¥1,838 | + 179% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Aland Islands is 45% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €100 (¥12,823) | ¥7,354 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €45 (¥5,770) | ¥4,336 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (¥11,220) | ¥8,421 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €180 (¥23,082) | ¥14,523 | + 59% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Aland Islands is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,000 (¥3,462,258) | ¥2,510,530 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.65 (¥212) | ¥145 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (¥5,129) | ¥11,257 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Aland Islands is 47% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (¥1,282) | ¥1,278 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,019 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €100 (¥12,823) | ¥3,622 | + 254% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.00 (¥641) | ¥612 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (¥481) | ¥707 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (¥385) | ¥455 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.90 (¥244) | ¥137 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 (¥385) | ¥229 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (¥3,847) | ¥2,862 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Aland Islands is 11% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (¥5,129) | ¥3,989 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (¥2,821) | ¥3,357 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €120 (¥15,388) | ¥14,181 | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (¥10,259) | ¥7,538 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (¥1,731) | ¥964 | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.00 (¥641) | ¥487 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (¥962) | ¥586 | + 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥49,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥56 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (¥7,694) | ¥10,897 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (¥962) | ¥468 | + 105% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,884 prices entered by 329 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Aland Islands is about the same as in Japan
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