- Cost of Living
- India
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- Dehra Dun
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dehra Dun, India compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
Food | - 24% | |||
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Food in Dehra Dun (India) is 24% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨238 (¥389) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨178 (¥291) | ¥1,200 | - 76% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨99 (¥162) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨39 (¥63) | ¥168 | - 62% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨67 (¥110) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨40 (¥65) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨273 (¥446) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨87 (¥141) | ¥600 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨20 (¥33) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨81 (¥133) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨802 (¥1,309) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨67 (¥110) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨22 (¥36) | - | - | |
Housing | - 24% | |||
Housing in Dehra Dun (India) is 24% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨13,197 (¥21,523) | ¥82,500 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨11,333 (¥18,484) | ¥85,000 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨9,366 (¥15,275) | ¥15,000 | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨13,250 (¥21,609) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨12,500 (¥20,386) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,250 (¥2,039) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨783 (¥1,277) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨29,059 (¥47,393) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,939 (¥12,948) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | - 7% | |||
Clothes in Dehra Dun (India) is 7% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,721 (¥4,437) | ¥7,000 | - 37% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨3,201 (¥5,221) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,955 (¥6,449) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,997 (¥3,256) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 7% | |||
Transportation in Dehra Dun (India) is 7% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,240,000 (¥2,022,320) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨68 (¥111) | ¥158 | - 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨525 (¥857) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨321 (¥523) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Dehra Dun (India) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨100 (¥163) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨250 (¥408) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨150 (¥245) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨60 (¥98) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨60 (¥98) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨100 (¥163) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 21% | |||
Entertainment in Dehra Dun (India) is 21% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨705 (¥1,150) | ¥5,000 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨429 (¥699) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨566 (¥923) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,134 (¥1,850) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨200 (¥326) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨250 (¥408) | ¥550 | - 26% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.84 (¥3) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,701 (¥2,773) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨200 (¥326) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 18% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dehra Dun (India) is 18% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥253,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥206,316
(₨126,504)
in Dehra Dun.
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