Cost of living in Aland Islands compared to Japan
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| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aland Islands is 6% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Aland Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (¥2,002) | ¥1,145 | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (¥1,668) | ¥719 | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.75 (¥504) | ¥437 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (¥124) | ¥211 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.64 (¥355) | ¥282 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.32 (¥177) | ¥815 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (¥806) | ¥951 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.59 (¥214) | ¥984 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.20 (¥161) | ¥421 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.50 (¥470) | ¥268 | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (¥1,612) | ¥1,770 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.40 (¥322) | ¥217 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.69 (¥227) | ¥225 | + 1% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Aland Islands is 11% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Aland Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,200 (¥161,202) | ¥194,768 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €980 (¥131,648) | ¥126,641 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (¥13,434) | ¥21,178 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €750 (¥100,751) | ¥142,258 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €650 (¥87,318) | ¥80,836 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €60 (¥8,060) | ¥13,643 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (¥4,702) | ¥3,988 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €500 (¥67,168) | ¥59,521 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (¥20,150) | ¥17,809 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.00 (¥403) | ¥665 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €20 (¥2,687) | ¥2,700 | - 0% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Aland Islands is 57% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Aland Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (¥11,956) | ¥7,941 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €59 (¥7,926) | ¥4,162 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (¥12,090) | ¥7,471 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (¥10,747) | ¥15,388 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Aland Islands is 13% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Aland Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,000 (¥3,627,048) | ¥2,576,380 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ¥161 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥16,725 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Aland Islands is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Aland Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (¥907) | ¥1,370 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,955 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (¥4,030) | ¥3,523 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.45 (¥329) | ¥2,205 | - 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.49 (¥334) | ¥648 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.79 (¥375) | ¥409 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.99 (¥267) | ¥143 | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (¥537) | ¥184 | + 192% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (¥4,030) | ¥3,583 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Aland Islands is 11% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Aland Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 (¥8,060) | ¥4,280 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (¥3,224) | ¥3,593 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €120 (¥16,120) | ¥20,657 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €90 (¥12,090) | ¥6,242 | + 94% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (¥1,705) | ¥1,034 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.00 (¥672) | ¥533 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (¥873) | ¥526 | + 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €550 (¥73,884) | ¥58,872 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (¥13) | ¥41 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (¥8,060) | ¥11,178 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (¥1,174) | ¥554 | + 112% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 652 prices entered by 78 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Aland Islands is about the same as in Japan
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