- Cost of Living
- Japan
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Japan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 153% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 153% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,062 (₨692) | ₨420 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥694 (₨452) | ₨266 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥441 (₨288) | ₨144 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥200 (₨130) | ₨51 | + 154% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥293 (₨191) | ₨72 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥754 (₨492) | ₨41 | + 1102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥924 (₨602) | ₨203 | + 197% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥653 (₨426) | ₨138 | + 209% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥401 (₨261) | ₨25 | + 962% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥280 (₨183) | ₨120 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,689 (₨1,101) | ₨819 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥199 (₨130) | ₨82 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥196 (₨128) | ₨32 | + 294% | |
| Housing | + 214% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 214% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥216,398 (₨141,010) | ₨31,101 | + 353% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥126,737 (₨82,585) | ₨21,459 | + 285% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,223 (₨13,830) | ₨4,339 | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥113,438 (₨73,919) | ₨25,382 | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥71,567 (₨46,634) | ₨15,786 | + 195% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥12,789 (₨8,333) | ₨3,673 | + 127% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥3,965 (₨2,584) | ₨840 | + 208% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥55,558 (₨36,203) | ₨33,523 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥18,276 (₨11,909) | ₨10,430 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥711 (₨463) | ₨378 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,062 (₨1,344) | ₨536 | + 151% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 43% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,354 (₨4,792) | ₨2,381 | + 101% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,823 (₨3,143) | ₨2,705 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,419 (₨5,486) | ₨3,669 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥14,523 (₨9,464) | ₨2,893 | + 227% | |
| Transportation | + 198% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 198% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,587,360 (₨1,685,979) | ₨878,030 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥144 (₨94) | ₨77 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,257 (₨7,335) | ₨1,310 | + 460% | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 99% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,278 (₨833) | ₨132 | + 529% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,019 (₨664) | ₨290 | + 129% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥3,562 (₨2,321) | ₨1,525 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥612 (₨399) | ₨251 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥680 (₨443) | ₨176 | + 152% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥455 (₨296) | ₨223 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥144 (₨94) | ₨135 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥229 (₨149) | ₨69 | + 117% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,114 (₨2,029) | ₨322 | + 531% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 40% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,326 (₨2,819) | ₨1,212 | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,385 (₨2,205) | ₨472 | + 367% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥14,181 (₨9,240) | ₨1,954 | + 373% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,294 (₨5,404) | ₨1,815 | + 198% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥964 (₨628) | ₨633 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥479 (₨312) | ₨190 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥586 (₨382) | ₨205 | + 86% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥49,094 (₨31,991) | ₨38,905 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥56 (₨36) | ₨55 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,897 (₨7,100) | ₨1,883 | + 277% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥468 (₨305) | ₨247 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 134% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.652
INR
/
JPY
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 35,319 prices entered by 5,081 different people.
Cost of living in Japan is 134% more expensive than in India
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Angola is 152% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 151% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in Andorra is 96% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 223% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in Albania is 12% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in India
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 56% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in Armenia is 6% cheaper than in India