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Canggu vs Sapporo — Cost of Living Comparison 2026

Which city is cheaper, safer, and better for remote workers? Here's the data.

Indonesia
Cost of Living (US=100)
32
very affordable
Japan
Cost of Living (US=100)
66
premium
NoodlePants Verdict — generated from live data

Canggu edges out Sapporo on affordability with a Cost of Living index of 32.2 vs 65.7 (US=100; very affordable vs premium). Sapporo scores higher on safety (84/100), and Sapporo wins on internet at ~175 Mbps. Overall, Canggu takes the Nomad Score crown with 85/100 — best for remote workers.

Metric
Canggu
Sapporo
Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)
US$950
US$750
Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)
US$650
US$500
Cost of Living (US=100)
32
66
Safety Score
70/100
84/100
Internet Speed
60 Mbps
175 Mbps
Nomad Score
85/100
70/100
Healthcare Score
60/100
82/100
Digital Nomad Visa
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Who is each city for?

Canggu is better for…
Remote workers
See the Indonesia country profile
Sapporo is better for…
Remote workers
See the Japan country profile

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