- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Mangalore, India compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
Food | - 22% | |||
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Food in Mangalore (India) is 22% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨195 (¥320) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨219 (¥360) | ¥1,200 | - 70% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨111 (¥182) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨40 (¥66) | ¥168 | - 61% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨60 (¥99) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨45 (¥74) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨140 (¥229) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨134 (¥221) | ¥600 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨26 (¥43) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨117 (¥192) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨590 (¥969) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨79 (¥130) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨30 (¥49) | - | - | |
Housing | - 23% | |||
Housing in Mangalore (India) is 23% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨19,287 (¥31,652) | ¥82,500 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨17,677 (¥29,010) | ¥85,000 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,359 (¥8,794) | ¥15,000 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨12,198 (¥20,019) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨8,830 (¥14,491) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨4,471 (¥7,338) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,065 (¥1,748) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨35,777 (¥58,715) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,111 (¥16,593) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨433 (¥711) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨825 (¥1,354) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in Mangalore (India) is 9% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,186 (¥3,587) | ¥7,000 | - 49% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,591 (¥2,612) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,473 (¥5,700) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,895 (¥4,751) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in Mangalore (India) is 6% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨740,000 (¥1,214,446) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨72 (¥119) | ¥158 | - 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,688 (¥2,771) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨293 (¥481) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Mangalore (India) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨120 (¥197) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨198 (¥325) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨136 (¥223) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨140 (¥229) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨270 (¥442) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨120 (¥198) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨50 (¥83) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨212 (¥348) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 22% | |||
Entertainment in Mangalore (India) is 22% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨816 (¥1,339) | ¥5,000 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨331 (¥543) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,575 (¥2,585) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,862 (¥3,056) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨710 (¥1,165) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨142 (¥234) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨167 (¥274) | ¥550 | - 50% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨34,845 (¥57,185) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,407 (¥2,309) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨188 (¥308) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 18% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mangalore (India) is 18% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥261,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥214,638
(₨130,785)
in Mangalore.
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