- Cost of Living
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- Himeji
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Cost of living in Himeji, Japan compared to Agra, India
Currency:
Food | + 89% | |||
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Food in Himeji (Japan) is 89% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,000 (₨612) | ₨283 | + 117% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥600 (₨367) | ₨145 | + 154% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨159 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥327 (₨200) | ₨43 | + 365% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥200 (₨122) | ₨74 | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨26 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨87 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨101 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨16 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥263 (₨161) | ₨89 | + 81% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,000 (₨612) | ₨643 | - 5% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥225 (₨138) | ₨75 | + 85% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥274 (₨168) | ₨28 | + 491% | |
Housing | + 192% | |||
Housing in Himeji (Japan) is 192% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥485,000 (₨296,642) | ₨20,330 | + 1359% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥40,000 (₨24,465) | ₨9,533 | + 157% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥11,500 (₨7,034) | ₨5,375 | + 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥60,000 (₨36,698) | ₨35,000 | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥30,000 (₨18,349) | ₨17,500 | + 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥5,000 (₨3,058) | ₨12,000 | - 75% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥3,600 (₨2,202) | ₨1,550 | + 42% | |
40” flat screen TV | ¥50,000 (₨30,582) | ₨30,500 | + 0% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥25,000 (₨15,291) | ₨9,000 | + 70% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨1,225 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,040 | - | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Himeji (Japan) is 2% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,000 (₨4,893) | ₨3,233 | + 51% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥3,000 (₨1,835) | ₨2,333 | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,000 (₨4,893) | ₨3,625 | + 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥5,500 (₨3,364) | ₨2,167 | + 55% | |
Transportation | + 312% | |||
Transportation in Himeji (Japan) is 312% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥3,000,000 (₨1,834,900) | ₨767,287 | + 139% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥156 (₨95) | ₨53 | + 80% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,155 (₨6,823) | ₨560 | + 1118% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 30% | |||
Personal Care in Himeji (Japan) is 30% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨220 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨625 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥3,000 (₨1,835) | ₨650 | + 182% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨175 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨229 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨317 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥100 (₨61) | ₨50 | + 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥200 (₨122) | ₨55 | + 122% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥1,100 (₨673) | ₨125 | + 438% | |
Entertainment | + 33% | |||
Entertainment in Himeji (Japan) is 33% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,000 (₨3,058) | ₨1,243 | + 146% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥4,000 (₨2,447) | ₨400 | + 512% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨750 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥5,000 (₨3,058) | ₨1,775 | + 72% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥700 (₨428) | ₨2,167 | - 80% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥500 (₨306) | ₨150 | + 104% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥450 (₨275) | ₨140 | + 97% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨15,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨2.00 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,500 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥405 (₨248) | ₨190 | + 30% | |
TOTAL | + 132% |

These prices were last updated on February 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Himeji (Japan) is 132% more expensive than in Agra (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨150,988
(¥246,860)
in Himeji
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨65,000
in Agra.
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