- 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 (¥1,428) | ¥1,006 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (¥993) | ¥711 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6.00 (¥745) | ¥445 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.50 (¥186) | ¥198 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.60 (¥323) | ¥270 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 (¥497) | ¥689 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (¥745) | ¥889 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.00 (¥372) | ¥637 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.80 (¥99) | ¥430 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.98 (¥246) | ¥262 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (¥1,552) | ¥1,549 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €3.00 (¥372) | ¥212 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (¥248) | ¥195 | + 27% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Aland Islands is 18% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,000 (¥124,137) | ¥242,113 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €850 (¥105,516) | ¥121,422 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (¥12,414) | ¥21,895 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €775 (¥96,206) | ¥116,929 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €500 (¥62,068) | ¥79,022 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €50 (¥6,207) | ¥12,611 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (¥3,103) | ¥4,156 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €500 (¥62,068) | ¥55,558 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (¥18,621) | ¥16,830 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.00 (¥372) | ¥693 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €40 (¥4,965) | ¥1,827 | + 172% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Aland Islands is 46% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €100 (¥12,414) | ¥7,207 | + 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €45 (¥5,586) | ¥4,012 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (¥10,862) | ¥8,544 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €180 (¥22,345) | ¥15,007 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Aland Islands is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,000 (¥3,351,692) | ¥2,657,440 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.65 (¥205) | ¥147 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (¥4,965) | ¥11,877 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Aland Islands is 29% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (¥1,241) | ¥1,278 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,016 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €100 (¥12,414) | ¥4,123 | + 201% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.00 (¥621) | ¥630 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (¥466) | ¥711 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (¥372) | ¥484 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.90 (¥236) | ¥145 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 (¥372) | ¥213 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (¥3,724) | ¥2,946 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Aland Islands is 11% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (¥4,965) | ¥4,119 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (¥2,731) | ¥3,373 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €120 (¥14,896) | ¥12,005 | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (¥9,931) | ¥8,157 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (¥1,676) | ¥903 | + 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.00 (¥621) | ¥498 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (¥931) | ¥551 | + 69% | |
| 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 (¥7,448) | ¥10,056 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (¥931) | ¥474 | + 96% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,779 prices entered by 310 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
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Cost of living in Aland Islands is 9% cheaper than in Japan
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