Cost of living in Aland Islands compared to Japan
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Food | + 68% | |||
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Food in Aland Islands is 68% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Aland Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €23 (¥3,760) | ¥1,035 | + 263% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €13 (¥2,157) | ¥796 | + 171% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.91 (¥818) | ¥518 | + 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (¥160) | ¥219 | - 27% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.34 (¥557) | ¥320 | + 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 (¥364) | ¥564 | - 35% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (¥999) | ¥1,287 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.28 (¥214) | ¥611 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 (¥269) | ¥399 | - 33% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.23 (¥537) | ¥307 | + 75% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (¥1,998) | ¥1,249 | + 60% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.73 (¥454) | ¥203 | + 123% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 (¥222) | ¥177 | + 26% | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in Aland Islands is 18% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Aland Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,282 (¥213,416) | ¥358,144 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,127 (¥187,673) | ¥174,960 | + 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (¥16,650) | ¥20,112 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €723 (¥120,341) | ¥167,408 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €623 (¥103,690) | ¥104,544 | - 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €55 (¥9,083) | ¥13,280 | - 32% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (¥4,920) | ¥4,420 | + 11% | |
40” flat screen tv | €500 (¥83,252) | ¥61,842 | + 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (¥19,980) | ¥10,283 | + 94% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.00 (¥666) | ¥1,221 | - 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €25 (¥4,244) | ¥2,831 | + 50% | |
Clothes | + 87% | |||
Clothes in Aland Islands is 87% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Aland Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (¥16,641) | ¥8,396 | + 98% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €60 (¥9,910) | ¥5,233 | + 89% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (¥16,814) | ¥9,250 | + 82% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (¥19,721) | ¥12,490 | + 58% | |
Transportation | + 23% | |||
Transportation in Aland Islands is 23% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Aland Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,000 (¥3,330,069) | ¥2,997,270 | + 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €4.40 (¥733) | ¥169 | + 334% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (¥6,660) | ¥9,067 | - 27% | |
Personal Care | - 19% | |||
Personal Care in Aland Islands is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Aland Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (¥1,146) | ¥2,533 | - 55% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥2,993 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (¥4,995) | ¥6,000 | - 17% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.78 (¥629) | ¥1,337 | - 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.45 (¥741) | ¥948 | - 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.42 (¥570) | ¥622 | - 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.73 (¥289) | ¥224 | + 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 (¥500) | ¥204 | + 145% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (¥3,693) | ¥4,086 | - 10% | |
Entertainment | + 20% | |||
Entertainment in Aland Islands is 20% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Aland Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 (¥9,990) | ¥5,113 | + 95% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €25 (¥4,237) | ¥3,854 | + 10% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (¥4,995) | ¥12,839 | - 61% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (¥13,320) | ¥7,916 | + 68% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (¥2,192) | ¥1,898 | + 15% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.00 (¥833) | ¥526 | + 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (¥1,112) | ¥631 | + 76% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €550 (¥91,577) | ¥35,175 | + 160% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (¥17) | ¥52 | - 68% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (¥9,990) | ¥9,541 | + 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (¥1,470) | ¥599 | + 145% | |
TOTAL | + 15% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 774 prices entered by 140 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 30, 2024.
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Cost of living in Aland Islands is 15% more expensive than in Japan
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