- Cost of Living
- Japan
- India
- Akita
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Akita, Japan compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Akita (Japan) is 25% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨349 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥1,200 (₨736) | ₨315 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨94 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥168 (₨103) | ₨41 | + 149% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | ₨52 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨41 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨228 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥600 (₨368) | ₨87 | + 323% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨35 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨119 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨809 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | ₨65 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨25 | - | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Akita (Japan) is 25% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥82,500 (₨50,585) | ₨33,553 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥85,000 (₨52,118) | ₨7,500 | + 595% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥15,000 (₨9,197) | ₨4,669 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨25,750 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨25,000 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ₨1,269 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ₨41,000 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨8,000 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨200 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨500 | - | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Akita (Japan) is 9% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,000 (₨4,292) | ₨2,480 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,891 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨5,358 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨4,949 | - | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Akita (Japan) is 1% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨605,082 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥158 (₨97) | ₨91 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,790 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Akita (Japan) is in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨545 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨248 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨206 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨200 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨73 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨154 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Akita (Japan) is 22% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,000 (₨3,066) | ₨1,355 | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨471 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨656 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨2,179 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨328 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨205 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥550 (₨337) | ₨153 | + 120% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨35,850 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,719 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨252 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Akita (Japan) is 17% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨110,029
(¥179,446)
in Akita
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨94,000
in Amritsar.
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