Cost of living in Japan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 149% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 149% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥941 (₨646) | ₨367 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥695 (₨477) | ₨293 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥426 (₨292) | ₨142 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥203 (₨139) | ₨52 | + 166% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥244 (₨168) | ₨73 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥653 (₨449) | ₨36 | + 1140% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥888 (₨610) | ₨227 | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥792 (₨544) | ₨139 | + 290% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥389 (₨267) | ₨31 | + 766% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥306 (₨210) | ₨132 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,351 (₨928) | ₨772 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥185 (₨127) | ₨86 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥246 (₨169) | ₨36 | + 371% | |
| Housing | + 369% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 369% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥295,978 (₨203,234) | ₨33,314 | + 510% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥169,167 (₨116,159) | ₨19,892 | + 484% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥25,258 (₨17,344) | ₨4,541 | + 282% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥144,655 (₨99,328) | ₨19,031 | + 422% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥80,593 (₨55,340) | ₨12,492 | + 343% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥13,235 (₨9,088) | ₨3,341 | + 172% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,060 (₨2,788) | ₨676 | + 312% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥55,604 (₨38,180) | ₨29,555 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥10,692 (₨7,342) | ₨10,444 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥778 (₨534) | ₨411 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,599 (₨1,784) | ₨211 | + 745% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 54% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,849 (₨4,703) | ₨2,314 | + 103% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,780 (₨3,282) | ₨2,579 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,249 (₨5,664) | ₨3,601 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,511 (₨8,591) | ₨2,719 | + 216% | |
| Transportation | + 199% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 199% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,585,890 (₨1,775,610) | ₨918,724 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥135 (₨93) | ₨80 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,445 (₨7,172) | ₨1,156 | + 520% | |
| Personal Care | + 187% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 187% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,225 (₨841) | ₨100 | + 738% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,626 (₨1,116) | ₨212 | + 426% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥6,148 (₨4,222) | ₨624 | + 576% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥812 (₨558) | ₨316 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥655 (₨450) | ₨161 | + 179% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥501 (₨344) | ₨254 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥170 (₨117) | ₨140 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥229 (₨157) | ₨68 | + 130% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,983 (₨2,049) | ₨239 | + 756% | |
| Entertainment | + 151% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 151% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,633 (₨2,494) | ₨1,195 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,657 (₨2,511) | ₨471 | + 433% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥12,969 (₨8,905) | ₨1,633 | + 445% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,422 (₨4,409) | ₨1,629 | + 171% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,122 (₨770) | ₨568 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥445 (₨305) | ₨193 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥556 (₨382) | ₨190 | + 101% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥52,544 (₨36,079) | ₨36,202 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥40 (₨27) | ₨5.27 | + 421% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,497 (₨6,521) | ₨1,591 | + 310% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥525 (₨361) | ₨271 | + 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 208% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,033 prices entered by 2,252 different people.
Cost of living in Japan is 208% more expensive than in India
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