- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Mangalore, India compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mangalore (India) is 22% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨192 (¥313) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨248 (¥404) | ¥1,200 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨97 (¥158) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨44 (¥72) | ¥168 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨70 (¥113) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨35 (¥57) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨179 (¥291) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨128 (¥208) | ¥600 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (¥41) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨124 (¥201) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨590 (¥960) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨80 (¥130) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨30 (¥49) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Mangalore (India) is 22% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨20,818 (¥33,848) | ¥82,500 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨17,087 (¥27,782) | ¥85,000 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨6,093 (¥9,907) | ¥15,000 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨17,336 (¥28,186) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨9,145 (¥14,870) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨5,029 (¥8,176) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,065 (¥1,732) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨34,969 (¥56,856) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,111 (¥16,439) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨433 (¥705) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,500 (¥2,439) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Mangalore (India) is 9% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,231 (¥3,628) | ¥7,000 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,710 (¥2,780) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,733 (¥6,070) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,907 (¥4,726) | - | - | |
| 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 (¥1,203,181) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (¥119) | ¥158 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,793 (¥2,915) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨237 (¥386) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Mangalore (India) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨120 (¥195) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨198 (¥322) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨136 (¥221) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨132 (¥214) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨270 (¥438) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨120 (¥196) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨50 (¥82) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨212 (¥344) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Mangalore (India) is 25% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨746 (¥1,213) | ¥5,000 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨320 (¥521) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,733 (¥2,818) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,862 (¥3,028) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨710 (¥1,154) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨142 (¥231) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨167 (¥271) | ¥550 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨34,097 (¥55,439) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,483 (¥2,412) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨188 (¥305) | ¥463 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 284 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 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
¥257,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥210,760
(₨129,625)
in Mangalore.
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