- Cost of Living
- Japan
- India
- Sapporo
- Karimnagar
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Sapporo (Japan) and Karimnagar (India)
| Food | 131% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sapporo (Japan) is 131% more expensive than in Karimnagar (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ¥1,500 (₨809) | ₨500 | 62% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥615 (₨332) | ₨230 | 44% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ¥433 (₨234) | ₨50 | 367% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥218 (₨118) | ₨40 | 194% |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥150 (₨81) | ₨36 | 125% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥1,000 (₨539) | - | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,100 (₨593) | ₨100 | 493% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥1,167 (₨629) | ₨120 | 424% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ¥767 (₨413) | ₨60 | 589% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ¥400 (₨216) | ₨81 | 166% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,400 (₨755) | - | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥340 (₨183) | ₨58 | 216% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥233 (₨126) | ₨50 | 152% |
| Housing | 9% | ||
| Housing in Sapporo (Japan) is 9% more expensive than in Karimnagar (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ¥177,333 (₨95,596) | - | - |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥12,500 (₨6,738) | ₨2,000 | 237% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ¥4,167 (₨2,246) | - | - |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥100,000 (₨53,908) | ₨30,000 | 80% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ¥19,000 (₨10,242) | ₨8,000 | 28% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,000 (₨539) | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥846 (₨456) | - | - |
| Clothes | 12% | ||
| Clothes in Sapporo (Japan) is 12% cheaper than in Karimnagar (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ¥6,000 (₨3,234) | ₨4,000 | 19% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ¥5,500 (₨2,965) | ₨4,000 | 26% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ¥8,000 (₨4,313) | ₨2,500 | 73% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ¥8,000 (₨4,313) | ₨2,000 | 116% |
| Transportation | 242% | ||
| Transportation in Sapporo (Japan) is 242% more expensive than in Karimnagar (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,640,000 (₨1,423,158) | ₨600,000 | 137% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥145 (₨78) | - | - |
| monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,750 (₨5,795) | ₨750 | 673% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ¥1,235 (₨666) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 43% | ||
| Personal Care in Sapporo (Japan) is 43% more expensive than in Karimnagar (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ¥1,500 (₨809) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥1,000 (₨539) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥500 (₨270) | - | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥500 (₨270) | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥1,000 (₨539) | - | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥550 (₨296) | ₨40 | 641% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,000 (₨2,156) | ₨150 | 1338% |
| Entertainment | 27% | ||
| Entertainment in Sapporo (Japan) is 27% more expensive than in Karimnagar (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥2,667 (₨1,438) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,500 (₨1,887) | ₨100 | 1787% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥11,000 (₨5,930) | - | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ¥8,000 (₨4,313) | - | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥500 (₨270) | - | - |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ¥417 (₨225) | - | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ¥470 (₨253) | - | - |
| iPod nano 16GB | ¥22,500 (₨12,129) | ₨8,900 | 36% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥20 (₨10.78) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ¥8,000 (₨4,313) | - | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ¥445 (₨240) | ₨60 | 300% |
| TOTAL | 76% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 134 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2013.
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Cost of living in Sapporo (Japan) is 76% more expensive than in Karimnagar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨685,988
(¥1,272,528)
in Sapporo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨390,625
in Karimnagar.