- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Nigeria
- Tokyo
- Akure
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tokyo, Japan compared to 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 | ¥1,150 (3,674 ₦) | 40,000 ₦ | - 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥651 (2,080 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | - 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥555 (1,773 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥207 (660 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥330 (1,053 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥855 (2,731 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥865 (2,764 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥793 (2,532 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥433 (1,384 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥280 (893 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,762 (5,629 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | + 88% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥222 (709 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥197 (629 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 47% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥270,545 (864,163 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥202,969 (648,314 ₦) | 150,000 ₦ | + 332% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥23,718 (75,759 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥199,892 (638,486 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥89,115 (284,647 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥13,490 (43,089 ₦) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,529 (14,465 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 189% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥62,121 (198,425 ₦) | 150,000 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥17,667 (56,430 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | + 182% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥782 (2,499 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,397 (7,655 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 666% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is 15% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,503 (20,773 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥3,536 (11,294 ₦) | 15,000 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,985 (31,892 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 538% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥14,475 (46,236 ₦) | 25,000 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is 40% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥3,244,440 (10,363,244 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥145 (463 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,978 (38,261 ₦) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,555 (11,356 ₦) | 48,867 ₦ | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 17% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,210 (3,866 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,491 (4,762 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥3,672 (11,729 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥877 (2,801 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥587 (1,876 ₦) | 3,750 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥502 (1,603 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥141 (449 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥239 (763 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,342 (10,674 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 967% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 19% more expensive than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,438 (17,368 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 247% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,443 (10,999 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥18,702 (59,736 ₦) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥10,232 (32,683 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 554% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,150 (3,674 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥465 (1,486 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥515 (1,644 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 84% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥53,190 (169,898 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥38 (120 ₦) | 200 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥12,597 (40,235 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 705% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥461 (1,473 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 195% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 796 prices entered by 217 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
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Cost of living in Tokyo (Japan) is 38% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
2,520,000 ₦
in Akure
you would need to make just about 1,550,100 ₦
(¥485,293)
in Tokyo.
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