Sapporo
Japan
Overview
Safety
out of 100
Healthcare
out of 100
Pollution
lower is better
Sapporo is 50-55% cheaper than Tokyo with spacious apartments. Coldest major city but beautiful summers.
World-class powder snow at Niseko nearby. Famous Snow Festival. Fresh Hokkaido seafood. Japanese language essential - smallest expat community.
Cost of Living
Monthly costs in Sapporo in USD. Editorial estimates combined with Numbeo data.
Housing (monthly rent)
Studio
1 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
Food
Monthly Groceries
Dining (per meal)
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Lifestyle
Healthcare
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Quality of Life
Numbeo indices for Sapporo. Higher is better unless noted otherwise.
Lower = cleaner
Lower = less congestion
Lower = less crime
Lower = cheaper rent (NYC = 100)
Based on 33 Numbeo contributors.
Prices
52 item prices in Sapporo from Numbeo (USD).
| Item | Average |
|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant, Restaurants | 5.10 |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks), Restaurants | 28.17 |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal), Restaurants | 5.32 |
| Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter), Restaurants | 3.44 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle), Restaurants | 5.79 |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle), Restaurants | 0.84 |
| Bottled Water (0.33 Liter), Restaurants | 0.71 |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter), Markets | 1.58 |
| Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf), Markets | 1.37 |
| Eggs (12, Large Size), Markets | 1.74 |
| Local Cheese (1 kg), Markets | 9.39 |
| Bottled Water (1.5 Liter), Markets | 0.46 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle), Markets | 1.88 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle), Markets | 3.13 |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro), Markets | 3.88 |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport), Transportation | 1.56 |
| Chicken Fillets (1 kg), Markets | 6.89 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price), Transportation | 46.95 |
| Gasoline (1 Liter), Transportation | 1.08 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car), Transportation | 21494.66 |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre, Rent Per Month | 450.67 |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre, Rent Per Month | 275.41 |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre, Rent Per Month | 813.72 |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre, Rent Per Month | 625.94 |
| Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage), Utilities (Monthly) | 332.54 |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher), Utilities (Monthly) | 46.95 |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data), Utilities (Monthly) | 25.54 |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership, Sports And Leisure | 48.82 |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend), Sports And Leisure | 10.33 |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release), Sports And Leisure | 11.89 |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar), Clothing And Shoes | 37.56 |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M), Clothing And Shoes | 25.01 |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range), Clothing And Shoes | 46.95 |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes, Clothing And Shoes | 114.76 |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre, Buy Apartment Price | 2190.78 |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre, Buy Apartment Price | 1564.84 |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax), Salaries And Financing | 1743.43 |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %), Salaries And Financing | 2.23 |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff), Transportation | 4.10 |
| Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff), Transportation | 1.63 |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff), Transportation | 18.78 |
| Apples (1 kg), Markets | 3.13 |
| Potatoes (1 kg), Markets | 2.16 |
| Lettuce (1 Head), Markets | 1.55 |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size), Restaurants | 3.10 |
| White Rice (1 kg), Markets | 3.96 |
| Tomatoes (1 kg), Markets | 4.32 |
| Bananas (1 kg), Markets | 3.10 |
| Onions (1 kg), Markets | 1.70 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car), Transportation | 14852.85 |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child, Childcare | 249.12 |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child, Childcare | 10014.98 |
Safety & Crime
Crime and safety indices for Sapporo. Safety scores are out of 100 (higher = safer).
Overall
Concern Levels
Based on 34 Numbeo contributors.
Healthcare
Healthcare quality indices for Sapporo. Scores out of 100 (higher = better).
Quality Ratings
Cost & Insurance
Insurance Coverage
Based on 3 Numbeo contributors.
Environment
Environmental quality for Sapporo. Quality scores are out of 100 (higher = better). Pollution scores: lower = cleaner.
Quality Scores
Pollution Levels
Based on 10 Numbeo contributors.
Transport & Traffic
Traffic and commute data for Sapporo.
Traffic Indices
Commute
Average Commute
32 min
Transport Modes
Based on 2 Numbeo contributors.