- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Nigeria
- Nerima
- Zaria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nerima, Japan compared to Zaria, Nigeria
Currency:
Food | + 35% | |||
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Food in Nerima (Japan) is 35% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,253 (4,177 ₦) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥718 (2,393 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 379% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥700 (2,334 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 367% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥204 (682 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 36% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥254 (848 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥800 (2,668 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥200 (667 ₦) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,228 (4,095 ₦) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥277 (924 ₦) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥173 (576 ₦) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Nerima (Japan) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥220,000 (733,633 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥140,000 (466,857 ₦) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥13,000 (43,351 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥75,000 (250,102 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥45,000 (150,061 ₦) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥10,000 (33,347 ₦) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥5,000 (16,673 ₦) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | ¥20,000 (66,694 ₦) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥10,000 (33,347 ₦) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥750 (2,501 ₦) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,500 (8,337 ₦) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Nerima (Japan) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,000 (23,343 ₦) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,500 (15,006 ₦) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥4,500 (15,006 ₦) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥15,000 (50,020 ₦) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 84% | |||
Transportation in Nerima (Japan) is 84% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥120 (400 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,369 (34,576 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 246% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥2,722 (9,078 ₦) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Nerima (Japan) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,000 (3,335 ₦) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥500 (1,667 ₦) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥1,125 (3,752 ₦) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥132 (440 ₦) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥300 (1,000 ₦) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,631 (12,109 ₦) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Nerima (Japan) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,175 (13,922 ₦) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥4,088 (13,631 ₦) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥12,700 (42,351 ₦) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,272 (4,241 ₦) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥523 (1,743 ₦) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥450 (1,501 ₦) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥18 (60 ₦) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,000 (33,347 ₦) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥420 (1,401 ₦) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 64% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nerima (Japan) is 64% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 3,388,582 ₦
(¥1,016,159)
in Nerima
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,060,000 ₦
in Zaria.
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