- Cost of Living
- Japan
- India
- Kawasaki
- Aligarh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kawasaki, Japan compared to Aligarh, India
Currency:
Food | + 19% | |||
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Food in Kawasaki (Japan) is 19% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,100 (₨673) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥730 (₨446) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥433 (₨265) | ₨201 | + 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥210 (₨128) | ₨49 | + 159% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥228 (₨139) | ₨54 | + 160% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥270 (₨165) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨90 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥190 (₨116) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,638 (₨1,002) | ₨445 | + 125% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥150 (₨92) | ₨75 | + 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | - | - | |
Housing | + 29% | |||
Housing in Kawasaki (Japan) is 29% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥120,547 (₨73,731) | ₨15,000 | + 392% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | - | - | |
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 (₨30,582) | - | - | |
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 (₨15,291) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥900 (₨550) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | + 8% | |||
Clothes in Kawasaki (Japan) is 8% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥2,000 (₨1,223) | - | - | |
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 (₨4,175) | ₨650 | + 542% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥10,465 (₨6,401) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Kawasaki (Japan) is in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥5,502,890 (₨3,365,750) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨74 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨576 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 1% | |||
Personal Care in Kawasaki (Japan) is 1% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,000 (₨612) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,000 (₨612) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥1,000 (₨612) | ₨500 | + 22% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥625 (₨382) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥165 (₨101) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,700 (₨1,651) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 56% | |||
Entertainment in Kawasaki (Japan) is 56% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,000 (₨2,447) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥4,000 (₨2,447) | ₨325 | + 653% | |
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 (₨4,893) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥664 (₨406) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥400 (₨245) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥555 (₨339) | ₨145 | + 134% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,000 (₨6,116) | ₨750 | + 716% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨164 | - | |
TOTAL | + 28% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kawasaki (Japan) is 28% more expensive than in Aligarh (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨55,074
(¥90,044)
in Kawasaki
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨43,000
in Aligarh.
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