Cost of living in Sapporo, Japan

Summary of cost of living in Sapporo

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ¥400,892
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ¥171,216
  • WARNING!  These estimates are currently based on just a small amount of data. They provide a decent starting assumption, but they are not yet completely reliable.

List of prices in Sapporo
Current as of Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ¥963
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ¥712
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ¥425
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ¥220
12 eggs, large ¥230
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ¥687
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ¥1,144
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ¥726
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ¥413
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ¥279
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ¥1,320
2 liters of coca-cola ¥231
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ¥220
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ¥124,922
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ¥67,984
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ¥15,600
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ¥65,891
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ¥43,070
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ¥12,082
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ¥4,750
40” flat screen tv ¥77,474
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ¥27,221
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ¥716
Hourly rate for cleaning help ¥782
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ¥7,585
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ¥5,500
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ¥7,507
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ¥11,022
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ¥2,970,000
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ¥155
Monthly ticket public transport ¥10,015
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ¥1,829
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ¥1,104
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ¥1,088
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ¥4,000
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ¥735
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ¥663
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ¥1,162
4 rolls of toilet paper ¥529
Tube of toothpaste ¥375
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ¥3,733
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ¥3,307
2 tickets to the movies ¥3,086
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ¥9,019
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ¥7,333
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ¥738
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ¥454
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ¥517
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ¥55,800
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ¥20
1 month of gym membership in business district ¥8,709
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ¥435
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: March 18, 2024

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