Sapporo vs Alicante

Cost of living comparison for expats considering Sapporo or Alicante, Mexico.

Based on a typical expat lifestyle

Alicante is 2% cheaper than Sapporo

Monthly savings

$41

Japan

Sapporo

$2,167

$37,923

Spain

Alicante

$2,126

$37,205

Cheaper option

Category Breakdown

Category
Sapporo
Alicante
Difference

Housing (Rent)

$805
$1,147
+42%

Utilities

$215
$140
-35%

Groceries

$259
$182
-30%

Dining Out

$108
$120
+11%

Transportation

$300
$210
-30%

Lifestyle & Entertainment

$280
$237
-15%

Healthcare

$130
$50
-62%

Phone & Subscriptions

$70
$41
-41%
Monthly Total
$2,167
$2,126
-2%

Based on a typical expat lifestyle: 1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment, basic health insurance.

City Insights

Sapporo

World-class powder snow at Niseko nearby. Famous Snow Festival. Fresh Hokkaido seafood. Japanese language essential - smallest expat community.

Alicante

El Centro, Playa San Juan, and Cabo de las Huertas popular neighborhoods. Monthly budget: Frugal single $1,400-1,600, Comfortable single $1,800-2,100, Couple $2,500-3,000.

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