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Cost of Living in Sapporo
Monthly Total
$1,588
$27,790
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$316
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$42
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$316
$5,530
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$347
$6,073
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$103
$1,803
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$60
$1,050
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$360
$6,300
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$222
$3,885
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$139
$2,433
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$41
$718
Monthly Total
$1,588
$27,790
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