- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Nigeria
- Tokyo
- Akure
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tokyo, Japan vs Akure, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tokyo (Japan) is 72% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,098 (3,590 ₦) | 40,000 ₦ | - 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥761 (2,489 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥482 (1,575 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥197 (644 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥300 (982 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥738 (2,415 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥901 (2,947 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥629 (2,056 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥507 (1,659 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥268 (876 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,703 (5,571 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | + 86% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥243 (795 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥193 (630 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 48% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥325,586 (1,065,033 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥212,332 (694,565 ₦) | 150,000 ₦ | + 363% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥26,529 (86,780 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥244,275 (799,055 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥120,528 (394,262 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥12,064 (39,464 ₦) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,050 (13,248 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 165% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥62,121 (203,206 ₦) | 150,000 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥16,761 (54,826 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | + 174% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥681 (2,228 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,058 (6,731 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 573% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is 4% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,424 (21,013 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 110% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥2,740 (8,964 ₦) | 15,000 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,336 (27,268 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 445% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥16,612 (54,339 ₦) | 25,000 ₦ | + 117% | |
| 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 | ¥3,311,690 (10,832,961 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥146 (477 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥13,239 (43,306 ₦) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,040 (9,946 ₦) | 48,867 ₦ | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 14% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,232 (4,032 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,478 (4,834 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,420 (14,460 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥877 (2,868 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥587 (1,921 ₦) | 3,750 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥502 (1,642 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥145 (474 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥233 (762 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,466 (11,338 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 1034% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 17% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,423 (17,738 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 255% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,470 (11,352 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥18,417 (60,243 ₦) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥10,765 (35,215 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 604% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,384 (4,528 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥483 (1,579 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥556 (1,819 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥53,190 (173,992 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥38 (123 ₦) | 200 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,403 (30,759 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 515% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥464 (1,518 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 204% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 804 prices entered by 216 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tokyo (Japan) is 39% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
3,340,000 ₦
in Akure
you would need to make just about 2,029,878 ₦
(¥620,544)
in Tokyo.
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