- Cost of Living
- India
- Japan
- Amritsar
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Amritsar, India compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Amritsar (India) is 21% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨349 (¥544) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨315 (¥491) | ¥1,200 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨92 (¥143) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨41 (¥63) | ¥168 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨50 (¥78) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨40 (¥62) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨228 (¥356) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨84 (¥131) | ¥600 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (¥50) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨124 (¥193) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨990 (¥1,543) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨63 (¥97) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨25 (¥38) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Amritsar (India) is 20% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨33,553 (¥52,301) | ¥82,500 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨7,500 (¥11,691) | ¥85,000 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,669 (¥7,278) | ¥15,000 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨21,203 (¥33,050) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨25,000 (¥38,969) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,269 (¥1,978) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨41,000 (¥63,909) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,000 (¥12,470) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨200 (¥312) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨500 (¥779) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Amritsar (India) is 9% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,480 (¥3,865) | ¥7,000 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,891 (¥4,507) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,358 (¥8,351) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,949 (¥7,715) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Amritsar (India) is 2% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨605,082 (¥943,170) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨91 (¥141) | ¥158 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,790 (¥2,791) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Amritsar (India) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨545 (¥850) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨248 (¥386) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨206 (¥321) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨200 (¥312) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨73 (¥113) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨154 (¥241) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Amritsar (India) is 19% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,355 (¥2,113) | ¥5,000 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨471 (¥734) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨656 (¥1,023) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,179 (¥3,397) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨328 (¥512) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨205 (¥320) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨153 (¥239) | ¥550 | - 57% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨35,850 (¥55,881) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,719 (¥2,680) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨252 (¥393) | ¥463 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 25 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Amritsar (India) is 15% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥223,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥189,034
(₨121,273)
in Amritsar.
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