- Cost of Living
- Japan
- India
- Kawasaki
- Akola
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kawasaki, Japan compared to Akola, India
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kawasaki (Japan) is 2% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,240 (₨729) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥740 (₨435) | ₨350 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥350 (₨206) | ₨147 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥192 (₨113) | ₨39 | + 188% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥180 (₨106) | ₨60 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨30 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥270 (₨159) | ₨80 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨113 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨49 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥190 (₨112) | ₨250 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,638 (₨963) | ₨394 | + 144% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥150 (₨88) | ₨174 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨35 | - | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Kawasaki (Japan) is 9% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥76,282 (₨44,837) | ₨29,031 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ₨20,186 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨10,000 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥50,000 (₨29,389) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥25,000 (₨14,694) | ₨21,000 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨2,000 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥900 (₨529) | ₨200 | + 164% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Kawasaki (Japan) is 4% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥2,000 (₨1,176) | ₨2,000 | - 41% | |
| 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 (₨4,012) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥10,465 (₨6,151) | - | - | |
| 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 (₨3,234,473) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨71 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,500 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨93 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Kawasaki (Japan) is 74% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,000 (₨588) | ₨400 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,000 (₨588) | ₨200 | + 194% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥1,000 (₨588) | ₨500 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥625 (₨367) | ₨80 | + 359% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨160 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥165 (₨97) | ₨60 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨20 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,700 (₨1,587) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Kawasaki (Japan) is 72% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,000 (₨2,351) | ₨385 | + 511% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥4,000 (₨2,351) | ₨293 | + 704% | |
| 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 (₨4,702) | ₨500 | + 840% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥664 (₨390) | ₨245 | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥400 (₨235) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥555 (₨326) | ₨1,000 | - 67% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | ₨5,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,000 (₨5,878) | ₨1,000 | + 488% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨120 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kawasaki (Japan) is 23% more expensive than in Akola (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨109,150
(¥185,700)
in Kawasaki
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨89,000
in Akola.
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