Cost of living in Sapporo is 38% higher than in Changhua (without rent).
Rent in Sapporo is 70% more expensive than in Changhua.
Cost of living including rent in Sapporo is 51% higher than in Changhua.
Food in Sapporo is 20% more expensive than in Changhua.
Transport in Sapporo is 324% more expensive than in Changhua.
| Sapporo | Changhua | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sapporo | Changhua | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9.93 $ | 3.91 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 28 $ | 29.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.27 $ | 4.97 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.99 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.61 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.97 $ | 0.97 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.72 $ | 3.46 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.33 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.77 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.87 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.86 $ | 13 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.35 $ | 6.34 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 21 $ | 17 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.54 $ | 3.85 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.4 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.23 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.5 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.29 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.53 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.62 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.99 $ | 13.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.09 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.13 $ | 3.91 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.74 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 53.1 $ | 30.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.19 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.5 $ | 8.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28.1 $ | 42.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.37 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 8 $ | 6.41 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.62 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.58 $ | 2.44 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
197 $ | 45.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
304 $ | 71.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
43.9 $ | 19.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 277 $ | 246 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 560 $ | 703 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 478 $ | 333 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 757 $ | 900 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,442 $ | 5,699 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,776 $ | 3,930 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,540 $ | 1,478 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 1.75 % | 1.98 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 55.2 $ | 32.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.8 $ | 9.68 $ |
| Haircut | 21 $ | 12.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 56.1 $ | 83.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 44.4 $ | 80.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 282 $ | 344 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,313 $ | 14,228 $ |