- Cost of Living
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- Chiba
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Cost of living in Chiba, Japan compared to Allahabad, India
Currency:
Food | + 238% | |||
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Food in Chiba (Japan) is 238% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥967 (₨594) | ₨261 | + 127% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥750 (₨461) | ₨296 | + 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥697 (₨428) | ₨113 | + 280% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥203 (₨125) | ₨44 | + 183% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥284 (₨174) | ₨118 | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥689 (₨423) | ₨27 | + 1467% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥833 (₨512) | ₨271 | + 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥802 (₨492) | ₨102 | + 384% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥623 (₨382) | ₨20 | + 1816% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥330 (₨203) | ₨92 | + 121% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥3,000 (₨1,843) | ₨885 | + 108% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥206 (₨127) | ₨60 | + 111% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥322 (₨197) | ₨28 | + 613% | |
Housing | + 298% | |||
Housing in Chiba (Japan) is 298% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥179,785 (₨110,418) | ₨21,558 | + 412% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥162,154 (₨99,590) | ₨16,882 | + 490% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥29,557 (₨18,153) | ₨3,586 | + 406% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥139,333 (₨85,574) | ₨13,943 | + 514% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥75,000 (₨46,063) | ₨11,333 | + 306% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥7,434 (₨4,566) | ₨2,000 | + 128% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥3,625 (₨2,226) | ₨1,415 | + 57% | |
40” flat screen TV | ¥66,970 (₨41,131) | ₨32,610 | + 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥25,657 (₨15,758) | ₨10,757 | + 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,934 (₨1,188) | ₨277 | + 329% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥6,525 (₨4,008) | ₨888 | + 351% | |
Clothes | + 183% | |||
Clothes in Chiba (Japan) is 183% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,500 (₨5,220) | ₨1,805 | + 189% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥8,764 (₨5,382) | ₨1,948 | + 176% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥11,250 (₨6,909) | ₨2,695 | + 156% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥15,000 (₨9,213) | ₨2,495 | + 269% | |
Transportation | + 124% | |||
Transportation in Chiba (Japan) is 124% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,790,400 (₨1,713,776) | ₨989,189 | + 73% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥135 (₨83) | ₨54 | + 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥13,750 (₨8,445) | ₨3,050 | + 177% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 135% | |||
Personal Care in Chiba (Japan) is 135% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,256 (₨771) | ₨500 | + 54% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨80 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥10,000 (₨6,142) | ₨500 | + 1128% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥690 (₨424) | ₨200 | + 112% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥573 (₨352) | ₨438 | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥603 (₨371) | ₨164 | + 126% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥307 (₨189) | ₨100 | + 89% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥362 (₨222) | ₨47 | + 368% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,333 (₨2,661) | ₨134 | + 1891% | |
Entertainment | + 109% | |||
Entertainment in Chiba (Japan) is 109% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,000 (₨3,071) | ₨826 | + 272% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,700 (₨2,272) | ₨381 | + 497% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥11,000 (₨6,756) | ₨682 | + 891% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,260 (₨5,073) | ₨3,993 | + 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,547 (₨950) | ₨100 | + 850% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥372 (₨228) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥515 (₨316) | ₨100 | + 216% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥70,000 (₨42,992) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,333 (₨5,732) | ₨1,000 | + 473% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥400 (₨246) | ₨120 | + 105% | |
TOTAL | + 180% |

These prices were last updated on April 15, 2018.
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Cost of living in Chiba (Japan) is 180% more expensive than in Allahabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨167,809
(¥273,229)
in Chiba
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨60,000
in Allahabad.
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