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Cost of living in Japan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 138% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 138% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,034 (₨644) | ₨387 | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥720 (₨449) | ₨255 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥464 (₨289) | ₨143 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥200 (₨125) | ₨52 | + 142% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥271 (₨169) | ₨71 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥640 (₨399) | ₨36 | + 993% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥915 (₨570) | ₨196 | + 191% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥613 (₨382) | ₨141 | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥420 (₨262) | ₨25 | + 962% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥267 (₨167) | ₨121 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,604 (₨1,000) | ₨856 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥209 (₨130) | ₨82 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥200 (₨124) | ₨33 | + 281% | |
| Housing | + 208% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 208% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥256,284 (₨159,699) | ₨30,768 | + 419% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥116,029 (₨72,301) | ₨20,608 | + 251% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥23,252 (₨14,489) | ₨4,250 | + 241% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥120,733 (₨75,233) | ₨23,713 | + 217% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥82,119 (₨51,171) | ₨15,161 | + 238% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥11,573 (₨7,211) | ₨4,594 | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,112 (₨2,562) | ₨910 | + 182% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥63,696 (₨39,691) | ₨34,176 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥16,934 (₨10,552) | ₨11,451 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥730 (₨455) | ₨427 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,567 (₨977) | ₨555 | + 76% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 7% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥5,970 (₨3,720) | ₨2,426 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥3,940 (₨2,455) | ₨2,918 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,357 (₨5,208) | ₨4,101 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,795 (₨7,973) | ₨3,316 | + 140% | |
| Transportation | + 217% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 217% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,848,210 (₨1,774,810) | ₨869,760 | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥147 (₨91) | ₨79 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥12,471 (₨7,771) | ₨1,289 | + 503% | |
| Personal Care | + 117% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 117% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,279 (₨797) | ₨153 | + 422% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,179 (₨735) | ₨314 | + 134% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,268 (₨3,283) | ₨1,136 | + 189% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥643 (₨401) | ₨276 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥726 (₨452) | ₨183 | + 148% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥490 (₨306) | ₨223 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥144 (₨90) | ₨125 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥208 (₨129) | ₨72 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,754 (₨1,716) | ₨288 | + 496% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 33% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,233 (₨2,638) | ₨1,210 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,266 (₨2,035) | ₨498 | + 309% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥10,578 (₨6,591) | ₨2,130 | + 209% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,596 (₨5,356) | ₨1,823 | + 194% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥947 (₨590) | ₨869 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥488 (₨304) | ₨213 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥533 (₨332) | ₨228 | + 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥56,871 (₨35,438) | ₨37,313 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥57 (₨36) | ₨51 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,818 (₨6,118) | ₨2,296 | + 167% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥464 (₨289) | ₨256 | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 129% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 29,367 prices entered by 4,132 different people.
Cost of living in Japan is 129% more expensive than in India
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