- Cost of Living
- Japan
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Japan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 157% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 157% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,049 (₨649) | ₨382 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥665 (₨412) | ₨268 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥487 (₨301) | ₨144 | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥208 (₨129) | ₨51 | + 154% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥319 (₨198) | ₨71 | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥813 (₨503) | ₨50 | + 910% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,046 (₨647) | ₨199 | + 225% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥765 (₨473) | ₨134 | + 254% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥418 (₨258) | ₨24 | + 958% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥287 (₨178) | ₨118 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,723 (₨1,066) | ₨830 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥197 (₨122) | ₨80 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥204 (₨126) | ₨34 | + 274% | |
| Housing | + 233% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 233% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥234,567 (₨145,188) | ₨31,285 | + 364% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥139,507 (₨86,350) | ₨20,964 | + 312% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥18,617 (₨11,523) | ₨4,165 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥133,853 (₨82,850) | ₨25,826 | + 221% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥96,067 (₨59,462) | ₨14,804 | + 302% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥13,573 (₨8,401) | ₨3,721 | + 126% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,072 (₨2,521) | ₨893 | + 182% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥58,657 (₨36,307) | ₨34,468 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥16,832 (₨10,418) | ₨10,703 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥860 (₨532) | ₨379 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,849 (₨1,763) | ₨562 | + 214% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 25% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,691 (₨4,760) | ₨2,445 | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,091 (₨2,532) | ₨2,723 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,390 (₨5,193) | ₨3,711 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥14,129 (₨8,745) | ₨2,941 | + 197% | |
| Transportation | + 151% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 151% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,384,900 (₨1,476,164) | ₨867,522 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥136 (₨84) | ₨74 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,750 (₨6,035) | ₨1,330 | + 354% | |
| Personal Care | + 107% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 107% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,245 (₨771) | ₨124 | + 519% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥998 (₨618) | ₨285 | + 117% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥3,927 (₨2,431) | ₨1,211 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥462 (₨286) | ₨220 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥680 (₨421) | ₨179 | + 135% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥499 (₨309) | ₨218 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥124 (₨77) | ₨142 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥253 (₨157) | ₨70 | + 124% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,475 (₨2,151) | ₨282 | + 663% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 46% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,505 (₨2,788) | ₨1,189 | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,426 (₨2,121) | ₨466 | + 355% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥10,390 (₨6,431) | ₨1,856 | + 246% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,555 (₨4,676) | ₨1,944 | + 141% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥916 (₨567) | ₨665 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥486 (₨301) | ₨190 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥584 (₨361) | ₨213 | + 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥53,237 (₨32,952) | ₨39,366 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥49 (₨31) | ₨56 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥12,007 (₨7,432) | ₨1,882 | + 295% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥553 (₨342) | ₨233 | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 131% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 35,350 prices entered by 5,194 different people.
Cost of living in Japan is 131% more expensive than in India
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