Verdict: Buenos Aires is 37% cheaper — saving you $442/month ($5,304/year)
Buenos Aires ($753/mo)
Sapporo ($1,195/mo)
1BR Apartment (Center)
$400
$550
1BR Apartment (Outside)
$250
$370
Cheap Meal
$5
$6
Mid-Range Meal
$15
$16
Transit Pass
$15
$50
Utilities
$40
$140
Internet
$18
$35
Groceries
$130
$240
CategoryBuenos AiresSapporoDifference
1BR Apartment (Center)$400$550$-150
1BR Apartment (Outside)$250$370$-120
Cheap Meal$5$6$-1
Mid-Range Meal$15$16$-1
Transit Pass$15$50$-35
Utilities$40$140$-100
Internet$18$35$-17
Groceries$130$240$-110
Total Estimated$753$1,195$442 (37%)

Safety Index

Buenos Aires: 45/100

Sapporo: 92/100

Average Monthly Salary

Buenos Aires: $500

Sapporo: $2,200

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Buenos Aires cheaper than Sapporo?

Buenos Aires is approximately 37% cheaper.Buenos Aires costs around $753/month vs Sapporo at $1,195/month. That is a saving of $442/month ($5,304/year).

Which city has cheaper rent — Buenos Aires or Sapporo?

Buenos Aires has cheaper rent.Buenos Aires charges $400/month for a city-center 1BR, while Sapporo is $550/month.

Which city is safer — Buenos Aires or Sapporo?

Sapporo is safer, with a safety index of 92/100 vs 45/100.