Cost of living in Japan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 85% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Japan | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥998 (₨557) | ₨384 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥723 (₨404) | ₨351 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥544 (₨304) | ₨172 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥204 (₨114) | ₨58 | + 97% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥323 (₨180) | ₨86 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥616 (₨344) | ₨46 | + 652% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥934 (₨522) | ₨263 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥850 (₨475) | ₨166 | + 187% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥535 (₨299) | ₨32 | + 839% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥288 (₨161) | ₨169 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,240 (₨693) | ₨806 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥240 (₨134) | ₨97 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥202 (₨113) | ₨40 | + 184% | |
| Housing | + 215% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 215% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Japan | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥279,056 (₨155,866) | ₨35,613 | + 338% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥163,427 (₨91,282) | ₨22,865 | + 299% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥23,363 (₨13,049) | ₨4,764 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥150,519 (₨84,072) | ₨27,161 | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥81,210 (₨45,360) | ₨16,020 | + 183% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥36,753 (₨20,529) | ₨5,344 | + 284% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,386 (₨2,450) | ₨633 | + 287% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥49,710 (₨27,766) | ₨30,952 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥17,687 (₨9,879) | ₨11,918 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,118 (₨624) | ₨572 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,483 (₨829) | ₨608 | + 36% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 21% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Japan | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,145 (₨3,432) | ₨2,381 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,263 (₨2,939) | ₨2,919 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,604 (₨5,364) | ₨4,078 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,529 (₨7,556) | ₨3,096 | + 144% | |
| Transportation | + 107% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 107% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Japan | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,697,750 (₨1,506,822) | ₨1,516,510 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥169 (₨95) | ₨105 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,153 (₨5,671) | ₨1,182 | + 380% | |
| Personal Care | + 161% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 161% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Japan | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥2,154 (₨1,203) | ₨158 | + 661% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥2,551 (₨1,425) | ₨289 | + 393% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,499 (₨3,072) | ₨920 | + 234% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥1,340 (₨749) | ₨379 | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥842 (₨470) | ₨213 | + 121% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥750 (₨419) | ₨286 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥225 (₨126) | ₨176 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥233 (₨130) | ₨93 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,812 (₨2,129) | ₨319 | + 567% | |
| Entertainment | + 122% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 122% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Japan | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,064 (₨2,270) | ₨1,418 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,590 (₨2,005) | ₨581 | + 245% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥4,524 (₨2,527) | ₨1,361 | + 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,047 (₨3,377) | ₨1,951 | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥896 (₨501) | ₨749 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥487 (₨272) | ₨223 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥585 (₨327) | ₨179 | + 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥98,506 (₨55,020) | ₨52,959 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (₨29) | ₨1.37 | + 2024% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,275 (₨5,181) | ₨1,412 | + 267% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥587 (₨328) | ₨268 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 129% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Japan is 129% more expensive than in India
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