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๐Ÿ’ก Smart Analysis

Comparing Sapporo and Osaka: Average gross pay is 20% higher in Osaka. Cost of living is 13% cheaper in Sapporo. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Sapporo is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 7.5/10 compared to 7.2/10.

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Sapporo
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Osaka

๐Ÿ’ฐ Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
$46,000/yr
$55,000/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
$25,000
$29,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
$40,000
$48,000
Senior Developer Pay
$63,000
$76,000
Lead / Architect Pay
$80,000
$95,000

๐Ÿ  Monthly Cost of Living

Rent โ€” City Center (1 Bed)
$880
$1,100
Rent โ€” Suburbs (1 Bed)
$574
$720
Groceries (Monthly)
$285
$320
Public Transport Pass
$62
$75
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
$148
$165
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
$1,592/mo
CHEAPER
$1,831/mo

๐Ÿงพ Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
20%
20%
Social Security Deduction
15%
15%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
$2,167/mo
$2,600/mo

๐Ÿ“Š Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
7.5
MORE AFFORDABLE
7.2
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
$575/mo
$769/mo
Months to Save $10,000
~17 months
~13 months
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