Cost of Living Comparison Between Sapporo and Kobe 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Kobe are 4.1% lower than in Sapporo (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Kobe are 0.9% lower than in Sapporo | |
| Rent Prices in Kobe are 17.8% higher than in Sapporo | |
| Restaurant Prices in Kobe are 28.9% lower than in Sapporo | |
| Groceries Prices in Kobe are 11.1% higher than in Sapporo | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Kobe is 23.6% higher than in Sapporo | |
Restaurants | Sapporo Edit |
Kobe Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 1,400.00 ¥ | 900.00 ¥ | -35.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 4,000.00 ¥ | 2,713.40 ¥ | -32.2 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 675.00 ¥ | 700.00 ¥ | +3.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 350.00 ¥ | 425.00 ¥ | +21.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 900.00 ¥ | 425.00 ¥ | -52.8 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 510.00 ¥ | 406.67 ¥ | -20.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 150.00 ¥ | 133.25 ¥ | -11.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 140.00 ¥ | 105.00 ¥ | -25.0 % |
Markets | Sapporo Edit |
Kobe Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 927.43 ¥ | 857.67 ¥ | -7.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 171.46 ¥ | 184.46 ¥ | +7.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 566.99 ¥ | 176.90 ¥ | -68.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 267.00 ¥ | 240.00 ¥ | -10.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 566.99 ¥ | 907.19 ¥ | +60.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 476.27 ¥ | 362.87 ¥ | -23.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 1,360.78 ¥ | 2,267.96 ¥ | +66.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 226.80 ¥ | 226.80 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 154.22 ¥ | 136.08 ¥ | -11.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 272.16 ¥ | 226.80 ¥ | -16.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 226.80 ¥ | 362.87 ¥ | +60.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 226.80 ¥ | 158.76 ¥ | -30.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 147.42 ¥ | 90.72 ¥ | -38.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 175.00 ¥ | 175.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 113.00 ¥ | 183.33 ¥ | +62.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 1,000.00 ¥ | 1,000.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 300.00 ¥ | 298.48 ¥ | -0.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 500.00 ¥ | 263.33 ¥ | -47.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 445.00 ¥ | 530.00 ¥ | +19.1 % |
Transportation | Sapporo Edit |
Kobe Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 235.00 ¥ | 210.00 ¥ | -10.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 5,000.00 ¥ | 12,000.00 ¥ | +140.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 670.00 ¥ | 450.00 ¥ | -32.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 418.43 ¥ | 315.43 ¥ | -24.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 3,000.00 ¥ | 2,500.00 ¥ | -16.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 644.95 ¥ | 646.55 ¥ | +0.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 5,057,495.00 ¥ | 3,171,000.00 ¥ | -37.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 2,466,600.00 ¥ | 2,100,000.00 ¥ | -14.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Sapporo Edit |
Kobe Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 45,625.00 ¥ | 20,312.50 ¥ | -55.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 4,080.00 ¥ | 4,080.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 6,250.00 ¥ | 4,340.00 ¥ | -30.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Sapporo Edit |
Kobe Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 7,800.00 ¥ | 9,333.33 ¥ | +19.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 1,650.00 ¥ | 3,000.00 ¥ | +81.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 1,800.00 ¥ | 1,600.00 ¥ | -11.1 % |
Childcare | Sapporo Edit |
Kobe Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 39,800.00 ¥ | 51,000.00 ¥ | +28.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 1,540,000.00 ¥ | 2,000,000.00 ¥ | +29.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Sapporo Edit |
Kobe Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 6,333.33 ¥ | 6,166.67 ¥ | -2.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 3,995.00 ¥ | 3,375.00 ¥ | -15.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 8,000.00 ¥ | 7,100.00 ¥ | -11.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 18,333.33 ¥ | 12,666.67 ¥ | -30.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Sapporo Edit |
Kobe Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 72,000.00 ¥ | 70,000.00 ¥ | -2.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 44,000.00 ¥ | 52,500.00 ¥ | +19.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 107,500.00 ¥ | 137,500.00 ¥ | +27.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 80,000.00 ¥ | 97,500.00 ¥ | +21.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Sapporo Edit |
Kobe Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 35,612.54 ¥ | 46,451.13 ¥ | +30.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 25,702.96 ¥ | 37,160.91 ¥ | +44.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Sapporo Edit |
Kobe Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 250,300.00 ¥ | 306,780.00 ¥ | +22.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 1.76 | 1.78 | +1.1 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 12 | 10 |
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