Cost of living in Japan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 143% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 143% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,041 (₨678) | ₨388 | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥713 (₨465) | ₨281 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥467 (₨304) | ₨141 | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥215 (₨140) | ₨52 | + 168% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥287 (₨187) | ₨72 | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥484 (₨316) | ₨37 | + 756% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,246 (₨812) | ₨214 | + 280% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥610 (₨398) | ₨140 | + 183% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥381 (₨249) | ₨28 | + 777% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥267 (₨174) | ₨127 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,801 (₨1,174) | ₨825 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥223 (₨145) | ₨84 | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥242 (₨158) | ₨35 | + 346% | |
| Housing | + 220% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 220% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥197,391 (₨128,665) | ₨31,177 | + 313% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥112,128 (₨73,088) | ₨20,116 | + 263% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥15,296 (₨9,971) | ₨4,308 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥119,023 (₨77,582) | ₨23,452 | + 231% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥92,673 (₨60,407) | ₨13,618 | + 344% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥11,742 (₨7,653) | ₨3,250 | + 136% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,714 (₨2,421) | ₨743 | + 226% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥37,069 (₨24,162) | ₨30,078 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥10,892 (₨7,100) | ₨10,522 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥749 (₨488) | ₨379 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,906 (₨1,242) | ₨325 | + 282% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 41% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,528 (₨4,255) | ₨2,357 | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,644 (₨3,027) | ₨2,543 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,956 (₨5,186) | ₨3,755 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,013 (₨8,482) | ₨2,819 | + 201% | |
| Transportation | + 178% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 178% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,936,380 (₨1,914,010) | ₨930,451 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥143 (₨93) | ₨76 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,633 (₨6,279) | ₨1,216 | + 416% | |
| Personal Care | + 165% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 165% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,406 (₨917) | ₨106 | + 765% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥929 (₨605) | ₨211 | + 188% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥8,740 (₨5,697) | ₨975 | + 485% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥554 (₨361) | ₨248 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥669 (₨436) | ₨173 | + 152% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥525 (₨342) | ₨242 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥218 (₨142) | ₨152 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥251 (₨163) | ₨69 | + 135% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,654 (₨1,730) | ₨243 | + 612% | |
| Entertainment | + 109% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 109% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,633 (₨2,368) | ₨1,179 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,165 (₨2,063) | ₨467 | + 341% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥15,347 (₨10,004) | ₨1,718 | + 482% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,734 (₨4,389) | ₨1,945 | + 126% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥809 (₨527) | ₨686 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥511 (₨333) | ₨220 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥509 (₨332) | ₨226 | + 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥47,454 (₨30,932) | ₨33,881 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥26 (₨17) | ₨3.67 | + 367% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,766 (₨5,714) | ₨1,918 | + 198% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥477 (₨311) | ₨241 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 156% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 19,865 prices entered by 2,483 different people.
Cost of living in Japan is 156% more expensive than in India
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