- 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 (¥598) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨315 (¥539) | ¥1,200 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨94 (¥161) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨46 (¥78) | ¥168 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨52 (¥89) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨41 (¥71) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨228 (¥391) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨103 (¥176) | ¥600 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (¥54) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨119 (¥204) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨827 (¥1,416) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨65 (¥111) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨27 (¥46) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Amritsar (India) is 23% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨26,545 (¥45,466) | ¥82,500 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨7,500 (¥12,846) | ¥85,000 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,669 (¥7,997) | ¥15,000 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨30,000 (¥51,383) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨25,000 (¥42,819) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,269 (¥2,174) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨41,000 (¥70,224) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,000 (¥13,702) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨200 (¥343) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨500 (¥856) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Amritsar (India) is 7% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,480 (¥4,247) | ¥7,000 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,891 (¥4,952) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,358 (¥9,177) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,949 (¥8,477) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Amritsar (India) is 5% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨605,082 (¥1,036,367) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (¥127) | ¥158 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,790 (¥3,067) | - | - | |
| 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 (¥933) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨248 (¥424) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨206 (¥353) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨200 (¥343) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨73 (¥124) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨154 (¥265) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Amritsar (India) is 18% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,355 (¥2,321) | ¥5,000 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨471 (¥807) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨656 (¥1,124) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,179 (¥3,733) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨328 (¥563) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨205 (¥352) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨153 (¥262) | ¥550 | - 52% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨8,781 (¥15,040) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,719 (¥2,945) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨252 (¥432) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 38 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 04, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Amritsar (India) is 16% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥226,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥189,005
(₨110,350)
in Amritsar.
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