Cost of living in Japan compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 68% | |||
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Food in Japan is 68% more expensive than in India | ||||
Japan | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,050 (₨584) | ₨417 | + 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥782 (₨435) | ₨340 | + 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥484 (₨269) | ₨168 | + 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥213 (₨118) | ₨60 | + 98% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥322 (₨179) | ₨87 | + 105% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥625 (₨348) | ₨47 | + 633% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,190 (₨662) | ₨243 | + 172% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥545 (₨303) | ₨182 | + 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥410 (₨228) | ₨32 | + 618% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥292 (₨162) | ₨155 | + 5% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,440 (₨801) | ₨905 | - 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥202 (₨113) | ₨88 | + 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥176 (₨98) | ₨39 | + 150% | |
Housing | + 164% | |||
Housing in Japan is 164% more expensive than in India | ||||
Japan | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥221,430 (₨123,144) | ₨46,457 | + 165% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥111,860 (₨62,209) | ₨26,696 | + 133% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥20,251 (₨11,262) | ₨4,673 | + 141% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥190,034 (₨105,684) | ₨26,601 | + 297% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥84,192 (₨46,822) | ₨14,895 | + 214% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥28,514 (₨15,858) | ₨4,065 | + 290% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,357 (₨1,867) | ₨595 | + 214% | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥52,125 (₨28,988) | ₨29,913 | - 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥15,714 (₨8,739) | ₨10,503 | - 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,018 (₨566) | ₨455 | + 25% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,314 (₨731) | ₨647 | + 13% | |
Clothes | + 25% | |||
Clothes in Japan is 25% more expensive than in India | ||||
Japan | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,530 (₨4,744) | ₨2,412 | + 97% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,983 (₨2,771) | ₨2,912 | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,702 (₨5,396) | ₨4,109 | + 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥11,426 (₨6,354) | ₨2,950 | + 115% | |
Transportation | + 108% | |||
Transportation in Japan is 108% more expensive than in India | ||||
Japan | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,882,200 (₨1,602,883) | ₨1,910,150 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥170 (₨95) | ₨102 | - 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,799 (₨5,449) | ₨1,062 | + 413% | |
Personal Care | + 179% | |||
Personal Care in Japan is 179% more expensive than in India | ||||
Japan | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,555 (₨865) | ₨140 | + 519% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥2,993 (₨1,665) | ₨241 | + 591% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥6,000 (₨3,337) | ₨953 | + 250% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥2,084 (₨1,159) | ₨386 | + 200% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥842 (₨468) | ₨200 | + 135% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥600 (₨333) | ₨294 | + 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥192 (₨107) | ₨155 | - 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥191 (₨106) | ₨86 | + 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,236 (₨2,356) | ₨275 | + 757% | |
Entertainment | + 122% | |||
Entertainment in Japan is 122% more expensive than in India | ||||
Japan | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,211 (₨2,898) | ₨1,451 | + 100% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,676 (₨2,044) | ₨688 | + 197% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥4,122 (₨2,292) | ₨1,587 | + 44% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,391 (₨4,666) | ₨2,125 | + 120% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥961 (₨535) | ₨625 | - 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥499 (₨277) | ₨191 | + 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥656 (₨365) | ₨178 | + 104% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥51,754 (₨28,782) | ₨47,373 | - 39% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (₨29) | ₨1.67 | + 1637% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,018 (₨5,015) | ₨1,611 | + 211% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥564 (₨314) | ₨289 | + 8% | |
TOTAL | + 116% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 8,100 prices entered by 1,169 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Japan is 116% more expensive than in India
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