- Cost of Living
- India
- Japan
- Mangalore
- Akita
- Comparison
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 | ₨227 (¥391) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨218 (¥377) | ¥1,200 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨126 (¥217) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨40 (¥69) | ¥168 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨65 (¥112) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨25 (¥44) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨238 (¥411) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨158 (¥274) | ¥600 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨30 (¥52) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨128 (¥220) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨710 (¥1,225) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨71 (¥123) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨29 (¥51) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Mangalore (India) is 26% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨21,579 (¥37,256) | ¥82,500 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨13,397 (¥23,130) | ¥85,000 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,055 (¥3,549) | ¥15,000 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨13,950 (¥24,086) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨8,544 (¥14,752) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨4,862 (¥8,395) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,021 (¥1,762) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨39,826 (¥68,760) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,578 (¥16,537) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨445 (¥768) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨415 (¥717) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Mangalore (India) is 6% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,737 (¥4,725) | ¥7,000 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,425 (¥4,187) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,296 (¥5,690) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,571 (¥6,165) | - | - | |
| 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 | ₨855,008 (¥1,476,184) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨71 (¥122) | ¥158 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨852 (¥1,471) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨219 (¥378) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Mangalore (India) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨81 (¥140) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨198 (¥342) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨328 (¥566) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨136 (¥234) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨120 (¥207) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨304 (¥525) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨120 (¥207) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨46 (¥80) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨263 (¥453) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Mangalore (India) is 22% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨831 (¥1,435) | ¥5,000 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨311 (¥537) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨812 (¥1,402) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,134 (¥3,684) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨765 (¥1,321) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨149 (¥257) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨158 (¥273) | ¥550 | - 50% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨15,664 (¥27,044) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,409 (¥2,432) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨170 (¥294) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 146 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥226,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥184,099
(₨106,631)
in Mangalore.
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