Cost of living in Aland Islands compared to Japan
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| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aland Islands is 50% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Aland Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €23 (¥3,571) | ¥998 | + 258% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €13 (¥2,049) | ¥723 | + 184% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.91 (¥777) | ¥544 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (¥152) | ¥204 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.34 (¥529) | ¥323 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 (¥346) | ¥616 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (¥949) | ¥934 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.28 (¥203) | ¥850 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 (¥255) | ¥535 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.23 (¥510) | ¥288 | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (¥1,898) | ¥1,240 | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.73 (¥431) | ¥240 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 (¥211) | ¥202 | + 4% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Aland Islands is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Aland Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,282 (¥202,690) | ¥279,056 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,127 (¥178,240) | ¥163,427 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (¥15,814) | ¥23,363 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €723 (¥114,292) | ¥150,519 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €623 (¥98,479) | ¥81,210 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €55 (¥8,626) | ¥36,753 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (¥4,673) | ¥4,386 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €500 (¥79,068) | ¥49,710 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (¥18,976) | ¥17,687 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.00 (¥633) | ¥1,118 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €25 (¥4,031) | ¥1,483 | + 172% | |
| Clothes | + 89% | |||
| Clothes in Aland Islands is 89% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Aland Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (¥15,805) | ¥6,145 | + 157% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €60 (¥9,412) | ¥5,263 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (¥15,969) | ¥9,604 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (¥18,730) | ¥13,529 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Aland Islands is 9% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Aland Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,000 (¥3,162,701) | ¥2,697,750 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.30 (¥364) | ¥170 | + 114% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (¥6,325) | ¥9,950 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Aland Islands is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Aland Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (¥1,088) | ¥2,154 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥2,551 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (¥4,744) | ¥5,499 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.78 (¥598) | ¥1,340 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.45 (¥703) | ¥842 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.42 (¥541) | ¥750 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.73 (¥274) | ¥225 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 (¥474) | ¥233 | + 104% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (¥3,508) | ¥3,812 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Aland Islands is 18% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Aland Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 (¥9,488) | ¥4,064 | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (¥4,024) | ¥3,590 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (¥4,744) | ¥4,524 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (¥12,651) | ¥6,047 | + 109% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (¥2,081) | ¥896 | + 132% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.00 (¥791) | ¥487 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (¥1,056) | ¥585 | + 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €550 (¥86,974) | ¥98,506 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (¥16) | ¥52 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (¥9,488) | ¥9,275 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (¥1,397) | ¥587 | + 138% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 750 prices entered by 109 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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Cost of living in Aland Islands is 6% more expensive than in Japan
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