Cost of living in Kaskelen is 45% lower than in Sapporo (without rent).
Rent in Kaskelen is 20% cheaper than in Sapporo.
Cost of living including rent in Kaskelen is 34% lower than in Sapporo.
Food in Kaskelen is 36% cheaper than in Sapporo.
Transport in Kaskelen is 89% cheaper than in Sapporo.
| Kaskelen | Sapporo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kaskelen | Sapporo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.27 $ | 9.93 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 33.9 $ | 28 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.15 $ | 5.27 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.42 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.31 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.92 $ | 0.97 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.21 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.54 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 8.77 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.76 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.27 $ | 8.86 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.87 $ | 7.35 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.76 $ | 21 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.3 $ | 3.54 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.95 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.11 $ | 4.23 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.54 $ | 3.5 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.42 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.47 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.33 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.17 $ | 6.99 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.91 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.84 $ | 3.13 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.24 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 14.2 $ | 53.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.49 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.16 $ | 19.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 17.4 $ | 28.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.34 $ | 9.37 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.53 $ | 8 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.41 $ | 3.62 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.65 $ | 2.58 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
38.9 $ | 197 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
59.8 $ | 304 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
13.2 $ | 43.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 362 $ | 277 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 734 $ | 560 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 538 $ | 478 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,094 $ | 757 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,661 $ | 2,442 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,149 $ | 1,776 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 632 $ | 1,540 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 17.42 % | 1.75 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 45 $ | 55.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.11 $ | 12.8 $ |
| Haircut | 7.36 $ | 21 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 111 $ | 56.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 82.5 $ | 44.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 260 $ | 282 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,162 $ | 11,313 $ |