Cost of living in Aland Islands compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aland Islands is 34% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (¥1,734) | ¥941 | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (¥1,290) | ¥695 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6.00 (¥774) | ¥426 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (¥168) | ¥203 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €6.00 (¥774) | ¥244 | + 217% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 (¥516) | ¥653 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €24 (¥3,096) | ¥888 | + 249% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (¥323) | ¥792 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.80 (¥103) | ¥389 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.98 (¥256) | ¥306 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (¥1,677) | ¥1,351 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.00 (¥387) | ¥185 | + 109% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (¥258) | ¥246 | + 5% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Aland Islands is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,000 (¥129,016) | ¥295,978 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €850 (¥109,664) | ¥169,167 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (¥12,902) | ¥25,258 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €775 (¥99,987) | ¥144,655 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €500 (¥64,508) | ¥80,593 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €50 (¥6,451) | ¥13,235 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (¥3,806) | ¥4,060 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €500 (¥64,508) | ¥55,604 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (¥19,352) | ¥10,692 | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.00 (¥387) | ¥778 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €40 (¥5,161) | ¥2,599 | + 99% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Aland Islands is 46% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (¥12,902) | ¥6,849 | + 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (¥5,806) | ¥4,780 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (¥11,289) | ¥8,249 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €180 (¥23,223) | ¥12,511 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | + 143% | |||
| Transportation in Aland Islands is 143% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,000 (¥3,483,435) | ¥2,585,890 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 (¥190) | ¥135 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €240 (¥30,964) | ¥10,445 | + 196% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Aland Islands is 40% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (¥1,290) | ¥1,225 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,626 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €100 (¥12,902) | ¥6,148 | + 110% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (¥645) | ¥812 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (¥484) | ¥655 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.00 (¥645) | ¥501 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 (¥516) | ¥170 | + 204% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (¥516) | ¥229 | + 126% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (¥3,870) | ¥2,983 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Aland Islands is 13% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (¥3,870) | ¥3,633 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €28 (¥3,612) | ¥3,657 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €120 (¥15,482) | ¥12,969 | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €90 (¥11,611) | ¥6,422 | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (¥1,548) | ¥1,122 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.00 (¥387) | ¥445 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6.00 (¥774) | ¥556 | + 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥52,544 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥40 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (¥6,451) | ¥9,497 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (¥1,419) | ¥525 | + 170% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 725 prices entered by 136 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Aland Islands is 38% more expensive than in Japan
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