- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Nigeria
- Tokyo
- Akure
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tokyo, Japan compared to Akure, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tokyo (Japan) is 75% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥800 (2,578 ₦) | 40,000 ₦ | - 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥690 (2,223 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥391 (1,260 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥183 (589 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥234 (753 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥622 (2,003 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥933 (3,007 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥798 (2,571 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥364 (1,173 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥270 (871 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,500 (4,833 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥202 (650 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥183 (590 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 43% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥392,586 (1,264,974 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥183,207 (590,322 ₦) | 150,000 ₦ | + 294% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥18,063 (58,202 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥133,327 (429,601 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥78,659 (253,450 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥9,032 (29,101 ₦) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,083 (13,155 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 163% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥65,348 (210,562 ₦) | 150,000 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥19,178 (61,794 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | + 209% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥926 (2,983 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,625 (8,458 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 746% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is 25% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,546 (24,315 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 143% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,119 (13,272 ₦) | 15,000 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,875 (28,597 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 472% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,341 (39,764 ₦) | 25,000 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is 41% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,586,620 (8,334,499 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥130 (420 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,000 (32,222 ₦) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,560 (11,471 ₦) | 48,867 ₦ | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 15% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,210 (3,900 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,491 (4,803 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥3,672 (11,832 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥827 (2,666 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥587 (1,892 ₦) | 3,750 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥512 (1,650 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥135 (433 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥241 (778 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,560 (11,471 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 1047% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 3% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,457 (17,582 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 252% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,600 (11,600 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 132% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥15,599 (50,263 ₦) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥5,340 (17,207 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 244% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,062 (3,423 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥391 (1,258 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥390 (1,257 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 87% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥54,188 (174,603 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥38 (122 ₦) | 200 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,563 (30,812 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 516% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥450 (1,450 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 190% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,234 prices entered by 276 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tokyo (Japan) is 42% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
3,600,000 ₦
in Akure
you would need to make just about 2,088,483 ₦
(¥648,163)
in Tokyo.
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