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Kyoto

Japan
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Sapporo

Japan

2 cities · Single person, Moderate lifestyle, One-bedroom apartment · amounts in USD

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At a Glance

💰 Cheapest: Sapporo (~1,630 USD) 🛡️ Safest: Kyoto 🌟 Best QoL: Kyoto 💡 Best value: Sapporo
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Cost of Living Comparison

★ = lowest cost in each category for this scenario.

Category KyotoSapporo Best
Rent 750 USD 600 USD Sapporo
Food 420 USD 400 USD Sapporo
Utilities 110 USD 105 USD Sapporo
Transport 55 USD 50 USD Sapporo
Healthcare 90 USD 85 USD Sapporo
Internet 30 USD 30 USD Kyoto
Entertainment 216 USD 204 USD Sapporo
Other 168 USD 156 USD Sapporo
Total (monthly) 1,839 USD 1,630 USD Sapporo
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Score Comparison (0–100, higher is better)

★ = best score in each category.

Score KyotoSapporo Best
Cost of living 48 52 Sapporo
Safety 92 90 Kyoto
Quality of life 86 84 Kyoto
Internet 90 88 Kyoto
Healthcare 86 88 Sapporo
Transport 88 88 Kyoto
Nightlife 74 70 Kyoto
Climate 62 48 Kyoto
English 84 84 Kyoto
Visa ease 48 48 Kyoto

Kyoto

Safety
92
Quality of life
86
Internet
90
Healthcare
86
Transport
88
Nightlife
74

Sapporo

Safety
90
Quality of life
84
Internet
88
Healthcare
88
Transport
88
Nightlife
70