Cost of living in Nagoya, Japan vs Lima, Peru
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Food | + 104% | |||
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Food in Nagoya (Japan) is 104% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥977 (S/. 33) | S/. 24 | + 39% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥673 (S/. 23) | S/. 17 | + 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥447 (S/. 15) | S/. 7 | + 109% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥211 (S/. 7) | S/. 4.20 | + 71% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥276 (S/. 9) | S/. 6 | + 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥652 (S/. 22) | S/. 3.81 | + 485% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,036 (S/. 35) | S/. 13 | + 168% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥535 (S/. 18) | S/. 4.41 | + 315% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥289 (S/. 10) | S/. 2.44 | + 304% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥273 (S/. 9) | S/. 5.23 | + 78% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,389 (S/. 47) | S/. 42 | + 13% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥212 (S/. 7) | S/. 7 | - 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥249 (S/. 9) | S/. 1.62 | + 425% | |
Housing | + 122% | |||
Housing in Nagoya (Japan) is 122% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥185,965 (S/. 6,358) | S/. 2,914 | + 118% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥129,921 (S/. 4,442) | S/. 1,676 | + 165% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥17,125 (S/. 585) | S/. 205 | + 185% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥98,263 (S/. 3,359) | S/. 2,252 | + 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥67,561 (S/. 2,310) | S/. 1,169 | + 98% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥9,750 (S/. 333) | S/. 160 | + 108% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥5,000 (S/. 171) | S/. 69 | + 149% | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥83,833 (S/. 2,866) | S/. 1,261 | + 127% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥15,000 (S/. 513) | S/. 339 | + 51% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥531 (S/. 18) | S/. 34 | - 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,999 (S/. 103) | S/. 17 | + 488% | |
Clothes | + 30% | |||
Clothes in Nagoya (Japan) is 30% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,365 (S/. 252) | S/. 155 | + 62% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥3,313 (S/. 113) | S/. 89 | + 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,167 (S/. 245) | S/. 249 | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥8,250 (S/. 282) | S/. 248 | + 14% | |
Transportation | + 115% | |||
Transportation in Nagoya (Japan) is 115% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,512,000 (S/. 85,877) | S/. 66,001 | + 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥144 (S/. 4.94) | S/. 3.71 | + 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,983 (S/. 341) | S/. 122 | + 180% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,478 (S/. 119) | S/. 38 | + 214% | |
Personal Care | + 62% | |||
Personal Care in Nagoya (Japan) is 62% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,500 (S/. 51) | S/. 21 | + 142% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥500 (S/. 17) | S/. 22 | - 21% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥2,441 (S/. 83) | S/. 73 | + 15% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥602 (S/. 21) | S/. 19 | + 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥918 (S/. 31) | S/. 13 | + 140% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥417 (S/. 14) | S/. 17 | - 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥129 (S/. 4.40) | S/. 4.59 | - 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥204 (S/. 7) | S/. 4.43 | + 57% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,724 (S/. 93) | S/. 43 | + 116% | |
Entertainment | + 107% | |||
Entertainment in Nagoya (Japan) is 107% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥2,846 (S/. 97) | S/. 35 | + 179% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,424 (S/. 117) | S/. 34 | + 248% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥17,744 (S/. 607) | S/. 90 | + 577% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,945 (S/. 237) | S/. 107 | + 122% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥667 (S/. 23) | S/. 25 | - 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥469 (S/. 16) | S/. 13 | + 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥489 (S/. 17) | S/. 8 | + 111% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥72,945 (S/. 2,494) | S/. 1,819 | + 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥51 (S/. 1.76) | S/. 0.61 | + 190% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,215 (S/. 281) | S/. 163 | + 72% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥463 (S/. 16) | S/. 16 | - 1% | |
TOTAL | + 106% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least S/. 18,772 (¥549,104) in Nagoya to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with S/. 9,100 in Lima.
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