- Cost of Living
- Japan
- India
- Kanazawa
- Ahmedabad
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Kanazawa (Japan) and Ahmedabad (India)
| Food | 60% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kanazawa (Japan) is 60% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ¥1,000 (₨536) | ₨314 | 70% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥700 (₨375) | ₨236 | 59% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | - | ₨104 | - |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ₨43 | - |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥500 (₨268) | ₨55 | 387% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨21 | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨170 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨114 | - |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨32 | - |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ¥150 (₨80) | ₨119 | 32% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨729 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥198 (₨106) | ₨61 | 75% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥250 (₨134) | ₨23 | 495% |
| Housing | 9% | ||
| Housing in Kanazawa (Japan) is 9% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | - | ₨13,857 | - |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥15,000 (₨8,036) | ₨2,214 | 263% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | - | ₨707 | - |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ₨42,143 | - |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | ₨13,750 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨412 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨319 | - |
| Clothes | |||
| Clothes in Kanazawa (Japan) is in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | - | ₨1,600 | - |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | - | ₨1,317 | - |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | - | ₨2,386 | - |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | - | ₨2,071 | - |
| Transportation | 0% | ||
| Transportation in Kanazawa (Japan) is 0% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,337,500 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥135 (₨72) | ₨71 | 1% |
| monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,214 | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | ₨177 | - |
| Personal Care | 35% | ||
| Personal Care in Kanazawa (Japan) is 35% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ¥1,000 (₨536) | ₨202 | 165% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨209 | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨255 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨236 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨274 | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨78 | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨325 | - |
| Entertainment | |||
| Entertainment in Kanazawa (Japan) is in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨470 | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨331 | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨617 | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | - | ₨1,579 | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨197 | - |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨187 | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | - | ₨153 | - |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | ₨10,359 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.17 | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | - | ₨2,814 | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | - | ₨118 | - |
| TOTAL | 20% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 870 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2013.
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Cost of living in Kanazawa (Japan) is 20% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨75,130
(¥140,245)
in Kanazawa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨62,500
in Ahmedabad.