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| Expense | Aizuwakamatsu | Sapporo | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $8.70 | $9.92 | Aizuwakamatsu |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $34.80 | $39.67 | Aizuwakamatsu |
| Cappuccino | $2.61 | $2.98 | Aizuwakamatsu |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $197 | $225 | Aizuwakamatsu |
| Monthly public transport pass | $31.90 | $36.37 | Aizuwakamatsu |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $84.10 | $95.87 | Aizuwakamatsu |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $24.36 | $27.77 | Aizuwakamatsu |
| Fitness club membership | $24.36 | $27.77 | Aizuwakamatsu |
| Cinema ticket | $6.38 | $7.27 | Aizuwakamatsu |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $483 | $569 | Aizuwakamatsu |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $336 | $396 | Aizuwakamatsu |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,008 | $1,187 | Aizuwakamatsu |
| Total single-person budget | $916 | $1,057 | Aizuwakamatsu |
| Average net salary | $2,500 | $2,850 |
Aizuwakamatsu is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Aizuwakamatsu runs about $916 versus $1,057 in Sapporo — a difference of roughly 15%.
Salary-adjusted, Sapporo leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Aizuwakamatsu · Full cost of living in Sapporo