Cost of living in Sapporo, Japan vs Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sapporo (Japan) is 78% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥931 (RM36) | RM23 | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥680 (RM26) | RM16 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥425 (RM17) | RM8 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥220 (RM9) | RM7 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥219 (RM9) | RM8 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥687 (RM27) | RM5.21 | + 412% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,144 (RM44) | RM23 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥726 (RM28) | RM10 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥413 (RM16) | RM4.38 | + 266% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥279 (RM11) | RM12 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,320 (RM51) | RM81 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥279 (RM11) | RM4.35 | + 149% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥220 (RM9) | RM3.44 | + 149% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Sapporo (Japan) is 53% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥124,922 (RM4,856) | RM3,593 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥67,984 (RM2,643) | RM1,892 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥15,600 (RM606) | RM338 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥65,891 (RM2,561) | RM2,261 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥43,070 (RM1,674) | RM1,299 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥12,082 (RM470) | RM198 | + 137% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥5,350 (RM208) | RM90 | + 130% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥77,474 (RM3,012) | RM1,337 | + 125% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥27,221 (RM1,058) | RM389 | + 172% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥716 (RM28) | RM20 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥782 (RM30) | RM34 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Sapporo (Japan) is 29% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,585 (RM295) | RM229 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,500 (RM214) | RM161 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,283 (RM283) | RM280 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥11,022 (RM428) | RM316 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 114% | |||
| Transportation in Sapporo (Japan) is 114% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,970,000 (RM115,451) | RM165,013 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥150 (RM5.83) | RM2.23 | + 162% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,963 (RM426) | RM91 | + 367% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥1,763 (RM69) | RM33 | + 105% | |
| Personal Care | + 156% | |||
| Personal Care in Sapporo (Japan) is 156% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,104 (RM43) | RM18 | + 133% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,088 (RM42) | RM24 | + 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,000 (RM155) | RM64 | + 144% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥735 (RM29) | RM19 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥663 (RM26) | RM10 | + 153% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥1,162 (RM45) | RM16 | + 175% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥529 (RM21) | RM6 | + 226% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥375 (RM15) | RM8 | + 87% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,733 (RM145) | RM33 | + 334% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Sapporo (Japan) is 46% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,307 (RM129) | RM84 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,086 (RM120) | RM35 | + 241% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥9,019 (RM351) | RM200 | + 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,333 (RM285) | RM197 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥738 (RM29) | RM34 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥454 (RM18) | RM14 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥517 (RM20) | RM24 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥55,800 (RM2,169) | RM1,900 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥20 (RM0.78) | RM0.54 | + 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,709 (RM339) | RM183 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥435 (RM17) | RM17 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 493 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Sapporo (Japan) is 77% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM17,657 (¥454,243) in Sapporo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RM10,000 in Kuala Lumpur.
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