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| Food | + 236% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyoto (Japan) is 236% more expensive than in Madurai (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,046 (₨676) | ₨233 | + 190% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥651 (₨421) | ₨132 | + 218% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥400 (₨258) | ₨117 | + 121% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥197 (₨127) | ₨45 | + 181% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥236 (₨153) | ₨63 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥666 (₨431) | ₨56 | + 674% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,524 (₨985) | ₨159 | + 521% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥733 (₨473) | ₨144 | + 229% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥559 (₨361) | ₨38 | + 838% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥299 (₨193) | ₨108 | + 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,715 (₨1,108) | ₨536 | + 107% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥312 (₨202) | ₨62 | + 224% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥304 (₨197) | ₨47 | + 320% | |
| Housing | + 202% | |||
| Housing in Kyoto (Japan) is 202% more expensive than in Madurai (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥151,429 (₨97,856) | ₨22,425 | + 336% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥104,887 (₨67,780) | ₨13,004 | + 421% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥16,667 (₨10,770) | ₨2,835 | + 280% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥85,000 (₨54,928) | ₨16,476 | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥61,060 (₨39,458) | ₨9,778 | + 304% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥10,871 (₨7,025) | ₨2,853 | + 146% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,071 (₨2,631) | ₨1,051 | + 150% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥60,973 (₨39,402) | ₨36,038 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥14,750 (₨9,532) | ₨7,691 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥810 (₨523) | ₨264 | + 98% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,126 (₨728) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 186% | |||
| Clothes in Kyoto (Japan) is 186% more expensive than in Madurai (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥9,500 (₨6,139) | ₨1,942 | + 216% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥5,286 (₨3,416) | ₨1,287 | + 165% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,728 (₨4,994) | ₨2,542 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥15,680 (₨10,132) | ₨1,958 | + 417% | |
| Transportation | + 285% | |||
| Transportation in Kyoto (Japan) is 285% more expensive than in Madurai (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥1,846,190 (₨1,193,036) | ₨806,280 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥131 (₨85) | ₨70 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,630 (₨7,515) | ₨934 | + 704% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥2,436 (₨1,574) | ₨179 | + 778% | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyoto (Japan) is 89% more expensive than in Madurai (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,167 (₨754) | ₨113 | + 567% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨80 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥2,000 (₨1,292) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥1,900 (₨1,228) | ₨162 | + 659% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥744 (₨481) | ₨167 | + 188% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥620 (₨401) | ₨224 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥102 (₨66) | ₨157 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥302 (₨195) | ₨57 | + 242% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,225 (₨2,084) | ₨154 | + 1250% | |
| Entertainment | + 306% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyoto (Japan) is 306% more expensive than in Madurai (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,095 (₨2,646) | ₨837 | + 216% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,260 (₨2,107) | ₨224 | + 839% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥9,197 (₨5,943) | ₨2,000 | + 197% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,160 (₨4,627) | ₨1,506 | + 207% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥778 (₨503) | ₨447 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥408 (₨263) | ₨144 | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥562 (₨363) | ₨186 | + 95% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥48,350 (₨31,245) | ₨34,500 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥91 (₨59) | ₨1.50 | + 3835% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥11,842 (₨7,652) | ₨536 | + 1328% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥443 (₨286) | ₨142 | + 102% | |
| TOTAL | + 236% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 162 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2019.
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Cost of living in Kyoto (Japan) is 236% more expensive than in Madurai (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨218,362 (¥337,909) in Kyoto to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨65,000 in Madurai.
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