Sapporo

Sapporo

Japan Asia
$3,014/mo217 MbpsHigh 2.0m

September is one of the best months in Sapporo.

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Nomad Cost

$3,014/mo

Internet

217 Mbps

Safety

High

Air Quality

5/5

Healthcare

Low

Population

2.0m

Flights to Sapporo

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Best months: Sep, Jun, Jul. The search opens on Kiwi.com and starts from your location.

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Cost of Living

Nomad$3,014/mo
Expat$1,769/mo
Local$734/mo
Family$2,570/mo
Local Salary vs. Nomad Cost
Local salary$1,927.62/mo
Nomad cost$3,014/mo
Cost ratio1.6×

A local earns $1,927.62/mo but a nomad lifestyle costs $3,014 — that's 1.6× the local wage.

Internet & Infrastructure

City Speed
217 Mbps
Country Speed
217 Mbps#18
Plug Type
AB
Voltage100V
Frequency50 Hz

Bring a North American adapter. 100V — check your devices support 100V before plugging in.

eSIM for Japan, online when you land

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Broadband here averages 217 Mbps, but you need data before you reach it. Install the eSIM at home and it connects when the plane lands.

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Environment & Health

Air Quality Now29 AQI
Air Quality Score5/5
Humidity94
PollutionLow
ClimateHigh

Quality of Life

SafetyHigh
HealthcareLow

Can I afford this?

Deficit$1,514
$1500/mo budget vs $3014/mo city cost
Over budget$3,014/mo for Nomad lifestyle
Monthly income: $1,500

Price Breakdown

Meal, inexpensive restaurant$8.19
Meal for 2, mid-range (3-course)$29.78
McMeal or equivalent combo$4.76
Cappuccino (regular)$3.35
Domestic beer (0.5L draught)$2.79
Imported beer (0.33L bottle)$2.23
Coke/Pepsi (0.33L)$0.89
Water (0.33L)$0.71

Monthly Weather

Best months: Sep, Jun, Jul·Avoid: Nov, Feb, Jan

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Fly to Sapporo in September

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September is one of the best months here. Feels like 24° by day. Weather score 428.

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