- Cost of Living
- Japan
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Japan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 145% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 145% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,054 (₨669) | ₨423 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥698 (₨442) | ₨266 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥436 (₨277) | ₨142 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥205 (₨130) | ₨52 | + 152% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥285 (₨181) | ₨71 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥777 (₨493) | ₨39 | + 1171% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥910 (₨577) | ₨202 | + 186% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥697 (₨442) | ₨138 | + 219% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥414 (₨263) | ₨25 | + 967% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥265 (₨168) | ₨122 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,538 (₨975) | ₨828 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥203 (₨128) | ₨81 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥198 (₨126) | ₨33 | + 286% | |
| Housing | + 208% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 208% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥231,808 (₨146,970) | ₨30,957 | + 375% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥125,591 (₨79,627) | ₨21,009 | + 279% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,159 (₨13,415) | ₨4,538 | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥113,754 (₨72,122) | ₨24,583 | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥74,885 (₨47,479) | ₨15,559 | + 205% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥12,611 (₨7,996) | ₨3,826 | + 109% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,134 (₨2,621) | ₨825 | + 218% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥55,558 (₨35,225) | ₨33,861 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥16,830 (₨10,671) | ₨10,644 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥693 (₨439) | ₨380 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,827 (₨1,158) | ₨556 | + 108% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 30% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,829 (₨4,330) | ₨2,402 | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,215 (₨2,673) | ₨2,653 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,321 (₨5,276) | ₨3,743 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,972 (₨8,859) | ₨2,918 | + 204% | |
| Transportation | + 189% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 189% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,590,890 (₨1,642,669) | ₨877,820 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥145 (₨92) | ₨78 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,257 (₨7,137) | ₨1,354 | + 427% | |
| Personal Care | + 94% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 94% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,278 (₨810) | ₨136 | + 497% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,016 (₨644) | ₨282 | + 128% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥3,622 (₨2,297) | ₨1,553 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥630 (₨399) | ₨259 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥707 (₨448) | ₨178 | + 151% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥455 (₨288) | ₨225 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥137 (₨87) | ₨135 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥217 (₨137) | ₨72 | + 92% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,939 (₨1,864) | ₨277 | + 572% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 28% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,035 (₨2,558) | ₨1,186 | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,358 (₨2,129) | ₨472 | + 351% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥12,964 (₨8,220) | ₨1,972 | + 317% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,046 (₨5,101) | ₨1,759 | + 190% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥880 (₨558) | ₨615 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥491 (₨311) | ₨196 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥560 (₨355) | ₨209 | + 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥49,094 (₨31,126) | ₨38,823 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥56 (₨35) | ₨59 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,296 (₨6,528) | ₨1,885 | + 246% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥468 (₨297) | ₨252 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 124% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 34,544 prices entered by 4,883 different people.
Cost of living in Japan is 124% more expensive than in India
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