Sapporo ranks 2nd of 4 priced cities in Japan on cost — $968 a month in essentials, 10% above Fukuoka, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,724 covers that 1.8×. 85.9 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at municipality level. PM2.5 averages 9.3 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages -4°C, Aug 23°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $271 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $443 |
| Groceries | $142 |
| Dining out | $136 |
| Utilities | $373 |
| Local transport | $46 |
| Essentials / mo | $968 |
| Avg net salary | $1,724 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $616 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $800 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Sapporo, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $6.16 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $29.24 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $6.16 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $4.31 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $4.16 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $5.54 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.25 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.86 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.55 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.35 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $3.90 |
| Eggs, 12 | $1.71 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $9.23 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $6.77 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.08 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $3.03 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $4.22 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.11 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.67 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.46 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.54 |
| Monthly transit pass | $46.17 |
| Taxi start | $4.03 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.60 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.06 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $327.04 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $46.17 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $25.12 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $48.02 |
| Cinema, one seat | $11.70 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Sapporo has 85.9 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (municipality level). That is the 2nd-highest of 4 Japan cities we track. Japan's national figure is 104.2, so Sapporo runs 18 below the country as a whole.
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A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -4°C | -8.3°C | 81% | 72% | 58 mm |
| Feb | -3.1°C | -7.3°C | 78% | 71% | 55 mm |
| Mar | 1.9°C | -1.8°C | 77% | 62% | 76 mm |
| Apr | 7.3°C | 4.4°C | 73% | 58% | 80 mm |
| May | 13.7°C | 12.3°C | 74% | 62% | 88 mm |
| Jun | 17.2°C | 17.6°C | 83% | 73% | 125 mm |
| Jul | 22°C | 24.7°C | 85% | 72% | 130 mm |
| Aug | 23°C | 26°C | 85% | 74% | 207 mm |
| Sep | 19.1°C | 20.2°C | 82% | 69% | 124 mm |
| Oct | 12°C | 10.4°C | 80% | 61% | 113 mm |
| Nov | 5.3°C | 2.2°C | 79% | 67% | 104 mm |
| Dec | -1.6°C | -5.7°C | 81% | 70% | 71 mm |
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