- Cost of Living
- Japan
- India
- Tokyo
- Hyderabad
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Tokyo (Japan) and Hyderabad (India)
| Food | 276% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tokyo (Japan) is 276% more expensive than in Hyderabad (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ¥1,040 (₨643) | ₨133 | 382% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥656 (₨406) | ₨163 | 148% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ¥611 (₨378) | ₨76 | 397% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥204 (₨126) | ₨39 | 220% |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥246 (₨152) | ₨47 | 227% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥564 (₨349) | ₨19.17 | 1721% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥806 (₨498) | ₨141 | 255% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥533 (₨330) | ₨116 | 184% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ¥593 (₨367) | ₨39 | 845% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ¥268 (₨166) | ₨79 | 109% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,585 (₨980) | ₨696 | 41% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥292 (₨181) | ₨60 | 200% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥162 (₨100) | ₨27 | 272% |
| Housing | 931% | ||
| Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 931% more expensive than in Hyderabad (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ¥350,083 (₨216,577) | ₨16,071 | 1248% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥26,083 (₨16,136) | ₨1,439 | 1021% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ¥4,385 (₨2,713) | ₨981 | 176% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥111,627 (₨69,057) | ₨39,353 | 75% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ¥22,300 (₨13,796) | ₨5,333 | 159% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥693 (₨429) | ₨182 | 136% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,490 (₨922) | ₨97 | 854% |
| Clothes | 170% | ||
| Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is 170% more expensive than in Hyderabad (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ¥9,543 (₨5,904) | ₨2,025 | 192% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ¥5,571 (₨3,447) | ₨1,380 | 150% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ¥8,886 (₨5,497) | ₨2,330 | 136% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ¥11,000 (₨6,805) | ₨1,708 | 299% |
| Transportation | 279% | ||
| Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is 279% more expensive than in Hyderabad (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥3,336,780 (₨2,064,279) | ₨692,857 | 198% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥151 (₨94) | ₨75 | 24% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ¥8,050 (₨4,980) | ₨625 | 697% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ¥2,324 (₨1,438) | ₨159 | 804% |
| Personal Care | 227% | ||
| Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 227% more expensive than in Hyderabad (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ¥1,286 (₨795) | ₨87 | 818% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥645 (₨399) | ₨249 | 60% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥525 (₨325) | ₨133 | 145% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥572 (₨354) | ₨160 | 121% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥201 (₨124) | ₨152 | 18% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥327 (₨202) | ₨50 | 303% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,183 (₨2,588) | ₨150 | 1625% |
| Entertainment | 325% | ||
| Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 325% more expensive than in Hyderabad (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,670 (₨2,889) | ₨696 | 315% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,460 (₨2,141) | ₨300 | 614% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥8,814 (₨5,453) | ₨466 | 1069% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ¥10,500 (₨6,496) | ₨1,523 | 326% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥969 (₨600) | ₨298 | 101% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ¥466 (₨289) | ₨82 | 254% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ¥544 (₨337) | ₨130 | 159% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ¥11,362 (₨7,029) | ₨8,220 | 14% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥64 (₨40) | ₨1 | 3866% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ¥12,875 (₨7,965) | ₨1,217 | 555% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ¥450 (₨278) | ₨112 | 148% |
| TOTAL | 417% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,854 prices entered by 404 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2013.
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