- 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 (2,589 ₦) | 40,000 ₦ | - 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥690 (2,233 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥391 (1,265 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥183 (591 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥234 (756 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥622 (2,012 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥933 (3,020 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥798 (2,581 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥364 (1,178 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥270 (875 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,500 (4,853 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥203 (655 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥183 (593 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 40% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥392,586 (1,270,266 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥183,207 (592,791 ₦) | 150,000 ₦ | + 295% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥18,063 (58,445 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥133,327 (431,398 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥78,659 (254,510 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥9,032 (29,223 ₦) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,083 (13,210 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 164% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥62,121 (201,002 ₦) | 150,000 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥17,667 (57,163 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | + 186% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥782 (2,532 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,397 (7,755 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 675% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is 26% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,546 (24,417 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 144% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,119 (13,328 ₦) | 15,000 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,875 (28,716 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 474% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,341 (39,931 ₦) | 25,000 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 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 (8,369,365 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥130 (422 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,000 (32,356 ₦) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,555 (11,503 ₦) | 48,867 ₦ | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 16% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,210 (3,916 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,491 (4,823 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥3,672 (11,881 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥877 (2,837 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥587 (1,900 ₦) | 3,750 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥502 (1,624 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥144 (465 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥239 (773 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,342 (10,813 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 981% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 5% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,401 (17,475 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 250% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,600 (11,648 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥18,702 (60,512 ₦) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥5,340 (17,279 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 246% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,150 (3,721 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥391 (1,264 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥390 (1,262 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 87% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥53,190 (172,104 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥38 (122 ₦) | 200 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,563 (30,941 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 519% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥450 (1,456 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 191% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,004 prices entered by 237 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tokyo (Japan) is 43% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
3,660,000 ₦
in Akure
you would need to make just about 2,098,828 ₦
(¥648,660)
in Tokyo.
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