Cost of living in Iwaki, Japan vs Ghaziabad, India
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Food | + 182% | |||
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Food in Iwaki (Japan) is 182% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥640 (₨452) | ₨524 | - 14% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥700 (₨494) | ₨232 | + 113% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥550 (₨388) | ₨178 | + 118% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥200 (₨141) | ₨53 | + 165% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥360 (₨254) | ₨74 | + 245% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥1,200 (₨847) | ₨38 | + 2111% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥2,400 (₨1,694) | ₨147 | + 1052% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥700 (₨494) | ₨133 | + 272% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥600 (₨424) | ₨19 | + 2178% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥210 (₨148) | ₨109 | + 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥980 (₨692) | ₨819 | - 15% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥450 (₨318) | ₨75 | + 321% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥150 (₨106) | ₨27 | + 291% | |
Housing | + 308% | |||
Housing in Iwaki (Japan) is 308% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥200,000 (₨141,169) | ₨21,065 | + 570% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥120,000 (₨84,701) | ₨15,843 | + 435% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥14,000 (₨9,882) | ₨3,761 | + 163% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥140,000 (₨98,818) | ₨28,261 | + 250% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥80,000 (₨56,467) | ₨9,442 | + 498% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥9,000 (₨6,353) | ₨3,583 | + 77% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,700 (₨3,317) | ₨967 | + 243% | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥400,000 (₨282,337) | ₨36,957 | + 664% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥21,000 (₨14,823) | ₨11,203 | + 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥700 (₨494) | ₨332 | + 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,050 (₨741) | ₨148 | + 400% | |
Clothes | + 122% | |||
Clothes in Iwaki (Japan) is 122% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,700 (₨4,729) | ₨2,276 | + 108% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥7,000 (₨4,941) | ₨2,500 | + 98% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥13,000 (₨9,176) | ₨3,034 | + 202% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥14,000 (₨9,882) | ₨2,269 | + 336% | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Iwaki (Japan) is 9% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨734,341 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥146 (₨103) | ₨67 | + 55% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,157 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 35% | |||
Personal Care in Iwaki (Japan) is 35% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥700 (₨494) | ₨174 | + 184% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨500 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨500 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨250 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨152 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨189 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥300 (₨212) | ₨106 | + 99% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨73 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,000 (₨2,118) | ₨190 | + 1013% | |
Entertainment | + 55% | |||
Entertainment in Iwaki (Japan) is 55% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,000 (₨2,823) | ₨1,199 | + 135% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥2,400 (₨1,694) | ₨451 | + 276% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥2,400 (₨1,694) | ₨1,423 | + 19% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥9,000 (₨6,353) | ₨1,473 | + 331% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥700 (₨494) | ₨525 | - 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨164 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥600 (₨424) | ₨177 | + 139% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨2.83 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨2,533 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨187 | - | |
TOTAL | + 112% |

These prices were last updated on September 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Iwaki (Japan) is 112% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨133,681 (¥189,392) in Iwaki to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨63,000 in Ghaziabad.
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