Cost of living in Japan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 95% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Japan | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,035 (₨609) | ₨429 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥817 (₨481) | ₨363 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥618 (₨363) | ₨179 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥237 (₨139) | ₨61 | + 128% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥335 (₨197) | ₨102 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥439 (₨258) | ₨44 | + 482% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,195 (₨703) | ₨251 | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥822 (₨483) | ₨194 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥509 (₨299) | ₨41 | + 622% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥312 (₨183) | ₨162 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,267 (₨745) | ₨926 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥276 (₨162) | ₨92 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥293 (₨172) | ₨41 | + 324% | |
| Housing | + 230% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 230% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Japan | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥365,082 (₨214,734) | ₨45,895 | + 368% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥197,811 (₨116,349) | ₨29,581 | + 293% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥19,132 (₨11,253) | ₨5,552 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥145,654 (₨85,671) | ₨29,565 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥106,059 (₨62,382) | ₨17,736 | + 252% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥8,349 (₨4,911) | ₨4,989 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,448 (₨2,616) | ₨731 | + 258% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥74,559 (₨43,854) | ₨26,612 | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥25,414 (₨14,948) | ₨12,652 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,338 (₨787) | ₨516 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,815 (₨1,656) | ₨523 | + 217% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 58% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Japan | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥9,315 (₨5,479) | ₨2,400 | + 128% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,103 (₨3,002) | ₨2,579 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,892 (₨5,819) | ₨3,981 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,189 (₨7,170) | ₨2,875 | + 149% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 73% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Japan | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥3,060,780 (₨1,800,290) | ₨1,738,230 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥169 (₨100) | ₨104 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥8,198 (₨4,822) | ₨1,614 | + 199% | |
| Personal Care | + 123% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 123% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Japan | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥2,133 (₨1,255) | ₨89 | + 1315% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥2,551 (₨1,500) | ₨217 | + 592% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,172 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥1,337 (₨787) | ₨329 | + 139% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥930 (₨547) | ₨220 | + 149% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥622 (₨366) | ₨302 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥224 (₨132) | ₨195 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥188 (₨110) | ₨95 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,604 (₨2,708) | ₨322 | + 741% | |
| Entertainment | + 119% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 119% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Japan | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,908 (₨2,887) | ₨1,424 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,881 (₨2,283) | ₨604 | + 278% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥7,212 (₨4,242) | ₨1,842 | + 130% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,269 (₨4,864) | ₨2,143 | + 127% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,244 (₨732) | ₨766 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥547 (₨322) | ₨240 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥674 (₨396) | ₨208 | + 91% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥51,659 (₨30,385) | ₨42,526 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (₨31) | ₨7 | + 353% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,530 (₨5,606) | ₨1,579 | + 255% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥613 (₨360) | ₨272 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 119% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,172 prices entered by 590 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Japan is 119% more expensive than in India
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