- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Kawasaki, Japan compared to Akola, India
Currency:
Food | + 22% | |||
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Food in Kawasaki (Japan) is 22% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,100 (₨672) | ₨500 | + 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥730 (₨446) | ₨375 | + 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥433 (₨265) | ₨200 | + 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥210 (₨128) | ₨44 | + 192% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥228 (₨139) | ₨50 | + 178% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨33 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥270 (₨165) | ₨90 | + 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨99 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨43 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥190 (₨116) | ₨165 | - 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,638 (₨1,000) | ₨300 | + 233% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥150 (₨92) | ₨143 | - 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨38 | - | |
Housing | + 33% | |||
Housing in Kawasaki (Japan) is 33% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥120,547 (₨73,613) | ₨25,413 | + 190% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ₨17,667 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨6,525 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨15,137 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥50,000 (₨30,533) | ₨10,000 | + 205% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨10,000 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ₨1,000 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | ¥25,000 (₨15,266) | ₨25,500 | - 40% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨6,000 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥900 (₨550) | ₨150 | + 266% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨900 | - | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in Kawasaki (Japan) is 1% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥2,000 (₨1,221) | ₨2,000 | - 39% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥6,825 (₨4,168) | ₨4,000 | + 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥10,465 (₨6,390) | ₨4,000 | + 60% | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Kawasaki (Japan) is in Akola (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥5,502,890 (₨3,360,374) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨73 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,750 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 69% | |||
Personal Care in Kawasaki (Japan) is 69% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,000 (₨611) | ₨400 | + 53% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,000 (₨611) | ₨200 | + 205% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥1,000 (₨611) | ₨500 | + 22% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥625 (₨382) | ₨80 | + 377% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨160 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥165 (₨101) | ₨60 | + 68% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨20 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,700 (₨1,649) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 77% | |||
Entertainment in Kawasaki (Japan) is 77% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,000 (₨2,443) | ₨385 | + 534% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥4,000 (₨2,443) | ₨293 | + 735% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,000 (₨4,885) | ₨500 | + 877% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥664 (₨405) | ₨245 | + 66% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥400 (₨244) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥555 (₨339) | ₨1,000 | - 66% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,000 (₨6,107) | ₨1,000 | + 511% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨120 | - | |
TOTAL | + 39% |

These prices were last updated on January 10, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kawasaki (Japan) is 39% more expensive than in Akola (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨107,247
(¥175,625)
in Kawasaki
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨77,000
in Akola.
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