Sapporo vs Tokyo Cost of Living
Sapporo (Japan) · Overall index 41.6 — Tokyo (Japan) · Overall index 53.8
Summary
- Overall, Tokyo is 29% more expensive than Sapporo.
- Rent in Tokyo is 74% more expensive than in Sapporo.
- Telecom in Tokyo is 25% more expensive than in Sapporo.
| Item | Sapporo | Tokyo | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +74% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $784 | $1,307 | +67% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $507 | $782 | +54% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,439 | $2,737 | +90% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $837 | $1,558 | +86% |
| Groceries | +22% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.76 | $0.87 | +14% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.59 | $2.62 | +1% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.29 | $3.43 | +4% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.83 | $3.26 | +15% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $8.48 | $9.15 | +8% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.44 | $9.77 | +31% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $9.78 | $14.2 | +45% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.43 | $3.74 | +9% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.13 | $1.62 | +43% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.38 | $3 | +26% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.56 | $4.44 | +25% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.9 | $2.3 | +21% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.46 | $2.06 | +41% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.42 | $1.69 | +19% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.31 | $1.8 | +37% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $8.91 | $11.4 | +28% |
| Transport | +24% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.39 | $1.65 | +19% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $62.3 | $75.4 | +21% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.96 | $2.32 | +18% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.91 | $1.23 | +35% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.45 | $0.58 | +29% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $15,128 | $18,186 | +20% |
| Dining out | +23% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $11.9 | $13.8 | +16% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $66.6 | $70.3 | +6% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.61 | $7.88 | +40% |
| Cappuccino | $2.73 | $3.87 | +42% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.3 | $1.65 | +27% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.13 | $4.95 | +20% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.74 | $5.82 | +23% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.2 | $1.35 | +13% |
| Telecom | +25% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $40.9 | $41.5 | +1% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $39.9 | $52.1 | +31% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.19 | $0.26 | +37% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $9.36 | $12.7 | +36% |
| Utilities & household | +20% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $88.9 | $126 | +42% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.13 | $0.15 | +15% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.63 | $3.07 | +17% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.85 | $1.05 | +24% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $13.8 | $16.3 | +18% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $47.3 | $62.2 | +32% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $9.62 | $9.79 | +2% |
| Men's haircut | $20.6 | $23.3 | +13% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $16.3 | $18.8 | +15% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,075 | $1,434 | +33% |
3,119 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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