- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Nigeria
- Tsukuba
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tsukuba, Japan compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
Food | + 71% | |||
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Food in Tsukuba (Japan) is 71% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥970 (3,235 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | + 81% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥658 (2,194 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | + 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥446 (1,486 ₦) | 1,172 ₦ | + 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥210 (701 ₦) | 710 ₦ | - 1% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥250 (834 ₦) | 707 ₦ | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥683 (2,279 ₦) | 987 ₦ | + 131% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥713 (2,376 ₦) | 1,542 ₦ | + 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥469 (1,564 ₦) | 1,335 ₦ | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥386 (1,288 ₦) | 770 ₦ | + 67% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥250 (834 ₦) | 343 ₦ | + 143% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,075 (3,585 ₦) | 1,809 ₦ | + 98% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥247 (824 ₦) | 457 ₦ | + 81% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥282 (940 ₦) | 427 ₦ | + 120% | |
Housing | - 11% | |||
Housing in Tsukuba (Japan) is 11% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥83,000 (276,803 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥90,000 (300,148 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | - 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥12,800 (42,688 ₦) | 29,672 ₦ | + 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥68,263 (227,656 ₦) | 229,092 ₦ | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥50,000 (166,749 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | + 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥5,500 (18,342 ₦) | 20,667 ₦ | - 11% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,244 (14,153 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | + 56% | |
40” flat screen TV | ¥59,000 (196,763 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | + 75% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,000 (26,680 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | + 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥100 (333 ₦) | 922 ₦ | - 64% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,000 (3,335 ₦) | 3,256 ₦ | + 2% | |
Clothes | + 41% | |||
Clothes in Tsukuba (Japan) is 41% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥5,333 (17,787 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 137% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,330 (14,440 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | + 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,000 (26,680 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 53% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥8,667 (28,903 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | + 29% | |
Transportation | + 120% | |||
Transportation in Tsukuba (Japan) is 120% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥1,969,600 (6,568,566 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | + 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥149 (495 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 242% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,375 (31,265 ₦) | 12,239 ₦ | + 155% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 3,181 ₦ | - | |
Personal Care | + 130% | |||
Personal Care in Tsukuba (Japan) is 130% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,015 (3,385 ₦) | 1,070 ₦ | + 216% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,500 (5,002 ₦) | 2,310 ₦ | + 117% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,000 (13,340 ₦) | 6,766 ₦ | + 97% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥300 (1,000 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | - 52% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥660 (2,201 ₦) | 683 ₦ | + 222% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥660 (2,201 ₦) | 981 ₦ | + 124% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥100 (333 ₦) | 388 ₦ | - 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥353 (1,178 ₦) | 284 ₦ | + 315% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,167 (7,226 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 566% | |
Entertainment | + 101% | |||
Entertainment in Tsukuba (Japan) is 101% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,500 (11,672 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | + 87% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,133 (10,450 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | + 255% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥6,000 (20,010 ₦) | 4,000 ₦ | + 400% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,250 (27,514 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | + 92% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥627 (2,090 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | - 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥535 (1,784 ₦) | 1,167 ₦ | + 53% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥550 (1,834 ₦) | 489 ₦ | + 275% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 241,495 ₦ | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥53 (177 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 311% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,000 (26,680 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | + 79% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥429 (1,432 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 319% | |
TOTAL | + 58% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Tsukuba (Japan) is 58% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 2,500,428 ₦
(¥749,759)
in Tsukuba
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,580,000 ₦
in Abuja.
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