Cost of living in Aland Islands compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aland Islands is 22% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (¥1,614) | ¥1,041 | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (¥1,201) | ¥713 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6.00 (¥720) | ¥467 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (¥156) | ¥215 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €6.00 (¥720) | ¥287 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 (¥480) | ¥484 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €24 (¥2,881) | ¥1,246 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (¥300) | ¥610 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.80 (¥96) | ¥381 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.98 (¥238) | ¥267 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (¥1,561) | ¥1,801 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.00 (¥360) | ¥223 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (¥240) | ¥242 | - 1% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Aland Islands is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,000 (¥120,061) | ¥197,391 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €850 (¥102,052) | ¥112,128 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (¥12,006) | ¥15,296 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €775 (¥93,047) | ¥119,023 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €500 (¥60,030) | ¥92,673 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €50 (¥6,003) | ¥11,742 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (¥3,542) | ¥3,714 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €500 (¥60,030) | ¥37,069 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (¥18,009) | ¥10,892 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.00 (¥360) | ¥749 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €40 (¥4,802) | ¥1,906 | + 152% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Aland Islands is 38% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (¥12,006) | ¥6,528 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (¥5,403) | ¥4,644 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (¥10,505) | ¥7,956 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €180 (¥21,611) | ¥13,013 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 131% | |||
| Transportation in Aland Islands is 131% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,000 (¥3,241,647) | ¥2,936,380 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 (¥176) | ¥143 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €240 (¥28,815) | ¥9,633 | + 199% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Aland Islands is 17% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (¥1,201) | ¥1,406 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥929 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €100 (¥12,006) | ¥8,740 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (¥600) | ¥554 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (¥450) | ¥669 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.00 (¥600) | ¥525 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 (¥480) | ¥218 | + 120% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (¥480) | ¥251 | + 92% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (¥3,602) | ¥2,654 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Aland Islands is 12% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (¥3,602) | ¥3,633 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €28 (¥3,362) | ¥3,165 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €120 (¥14,407) | ¥15,347 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €90 (¥10,805) | ¥6,734 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (¥1,441) | ¥809 | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.00 (¥360) | ¥511 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6.00 (¥720) | ¥509 | + 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥47,454 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (¥6,003) | ¥8,766 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (¥1,321) | ¥477 | + 177% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,399 prices entered by 202 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Aland Islands is 42% more expensive than in Japan
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