Sapporo (Hokkaido) travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Sapporo (Hokkaido)

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Sapporo (Hokkaido) for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 81 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 10 per person
  • $ 6.7 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1587* (244846 ¥)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 176 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 20 per person
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 3801* (586292 ¥)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 237 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 31 per person
  • $ 33 per person
  • $ 24 per person

Total budget:

$ 5751* (887236 ¥)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Sapporo (Hokkaido) compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Sapporo (Hokkaido) in 2024 is 22% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Sapporo (Hokkaido) in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Sapporo (Hokkaido) by expense type

Restaurant budget in Sapporo (Hokkaido)

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Sapporo (Hokkaido) is 46% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 9.3/person
($ 3.2 to $ 14)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 14/person
($ 10 to $ 17)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 5/person
($ 4 to $ 5.6)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.8 for 500ml
($ 1.4 to $ 4)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.3 for 330ml
($ 3.3 to $ 3.3)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.3/cup
($ 2.6 to $ 4)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.9/can
($ 0.6 to $ 1)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.9/bottle
($ 0.7 to $ 1.4)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Sapporo (Hokkaido)

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Sapporo (Hokkaido) is 3% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 123/night
($ 39 to $ 480)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 155/night
($ 40 to $ 745)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 151
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 197/night
($ 42 to $ 779)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 278/night
($ 68 to $ 1054)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 303
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 371/night
($ 208 to $ 794)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 434
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 124/month
($ 39 to $ 462)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 291/month
($ 41 to $ 1078)

25% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 235
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 222/month
($ 63 to $ 829)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 157/month
($ 34 to $ 703)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219
Family room
Family room
$ 277/month
($ 51 to $ 1013)

39% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200

Supermarket food budget in Sapporo (Hokkaido)

On average, the price of supermarket food in Sapporo (Hokkaido) is 14% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.7/litre
($ 1 to $ 2)

59% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.3/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 2)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 8.3/kg
($ 3.3 to $ 14)

86% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.7/12 eggs
($ 1.6 to $ 1.8)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 7/kg
($ 6.6 to $ 7.3)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3.3/kg
($ 3.3 to $ 3.3)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.3/kg
( $ 3.3)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 3.3/kg
( $ 3.3)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7
($ 0.4 to $ 1.2)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Sapporo (Hokkaido)

On average, the price of transport in Sapporo (Hokkaido) is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.7/ticket
($ 1.4 to $ 2.6)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.8/km
($ 1.3 to $ 2.1)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.2)

22% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 4.4
($ 3.3 to $ 14)

24% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 59/24hrs
($ 39 to $ 166)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Sapporo (Hokkaido)

On average, budget for leisure activities in Sapporo (Hokkaido) is 29% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 12/ticket
($ 10 to $ 14)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 11/hr
($ 3.3 to $ 19)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Sapporo (Hokkaido)

On average, shopping budget in Sapporo (Hokkaido) is 41% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 2.9/pack
($ 2.9 to $ 3)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 43
($ 28 to $ 54)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 28
($ 20 to $ 34)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Sapporo (Hokkaido)
Sydney → Sapporo (Hokkaido)
Sydney → Sapporo (Hokkaido)
$ 867
(fair price: $ 727)
London → Sapporo (Hokkaido)
London → Sapporo (Hokkaido)
London → Sapporo (Hokkaido)
$ 1038
(fair price: $ 826)
Melbourne → Sapporo (Hokkaido)
Melbourne → Sapporo (Hokkaido)
Melbourne → Sapporo (Hokkaido)
$ 876
(fair price: $ 713)
Montreal → Sapporo (Hokkaido)
Montreal → Sapporo (Hokkaido)
Montreal → Sapporo (Hokkaido)
$ 1399
(fair price: $ 1276)
Los Angeles → Sapporo (Hokkaido)
Los Angeles  → Sapporo (Hokkaido)
Los Angeles  → Sapporo (Hokkaido)
$ 1026
(fair price: $ 851)
New York City → Sapporo (Hokkaido)
New York City → Sapporo (Hokkaido)
New York City → Sapporo (Hokkaido)
$ 1292
(fair price: $ 1013)

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About this information on the cost of living in Sapporo (Hokkaido)

The information about the cost of living in Sapporo (Hokkaido) shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Sapporo (Hokkaido) was updated on 08-11-2024.

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