Sapporo, Japan

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Japan

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About Sapporo, Japan

Costs exclude rent

Single / month

$1,004

Family of 4 / mo

$2,550

Avg salary (after tax)

$2,587

Sapporo is a beautiful city located on the northern island of Hokkaido in Japan . It is famous for its stunning snowy winters and the annual Sapporo Snow Festival, where amazing ice sculptures are displayed for everyone to enjoy. The city is also known for its delicious food, especially its miso ramen and fresh seafood.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

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Fashion

Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $63.9
Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $90.54
Men's Dress ShoesUSD $127.81
Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $74.55

Financial

Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $0.01
Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $2,758

Food - Beverages

Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $1.07
Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $4
Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $3.2
CappuccinoUSD $4.79
Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $1.28

Food - Dining

Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $11.18
Fast Food ComboUSD $6.82
Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $42.6

Food - Grocery

Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $1.67
Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $9.59
Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $4.79
Apples (1 kg)USD $5.32
Milk (1 litre)USD $1.81
White Rice (1 kg)USD $15.96
Dozen EggsUSD $2.13
Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $10.64
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $10.64
Beef Round (1 kg)USD $31.88
Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $3.64
Bananas (1 kg)USD $3.61
Oranges (1 kg)USD $6.36
Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $4.78
Potatoes (1 kg)USD $5.32
Onions (1 kg)USD $4.78
Lettuce (1 Head)USD $2.13

Housing

Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $395.81
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $479.29
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $319.53
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $905.34
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $639.06
Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $286.96

Leisure

Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $66.75
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $29.82
Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $24.5
Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $423.91
Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $15,763

Transportation

Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $5.14
Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $13.85
Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $17,042
1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $31.95
Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $213.01
Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $26,272
One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $4.16

Utilities (Monthly)

Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $79.88
Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $356.46