- Cost of Living
- Japan
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Japan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 162% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 162% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,057 (₨672) | ₨386 | + 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥671 (₨426) | ₨268 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥497 (₨316) | ₨144 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥205 (₨131) | ₨51 | + 156% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥301 (₨191) | ₨71 | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥808 (₨514) | ₨42 | + 1120% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥924 (₨587) | ₨197 | + 199% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥749 (₨476) | ₨136 | + 249% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥429 (₨273) | ₨24 | + 1014% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥282 (₨179) | ₨120 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,659 (₨1,055) | ₨820 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥198 (₨126) | ₨81 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥206 (₨131) | ₨31 | + 321% | |
| Housing | + 225% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 225% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥224,805 (₨142,885) | ₨30,894 | + 363% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥128,074 (₨81,403) | ₨20,914 | + 289% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥19,331 (₨12,287) | ₨4,349 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥124,565 (₨79,173) | ₨25,331 | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥88,209 (₨56,065) | ₨14,623 | + 283% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥13,050 (₨8,294) | ₨3,725 | + 123% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,177 (₨2,655) | ₨866 | + 207% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥58,983 (₨37,490) | ₨34,099 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥15,842 (₨10,069) | ₨10,396 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥748 (₨475) | ₨387 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,978 (₨1,257) | ₨498 | + 152% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 31% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,366 (₨5,318) | ₨2,424 | + 119% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,198 (₨2,668) | ₨2,753 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,351 (₨5,308) | ₨3,721 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥14,989 (₨9,527) | ₨2,937 | + 224% | |
| Transportation | + 179% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 179% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,383,290 (₨1,514,811) | ₨860,898 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥138 (₨88) | ₨76 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,566 (₨6,716) | ₨1,287 | + 422% | |
| Personal Care | + 108% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 108% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,278 (₨812) | ₨117 | + 595% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,019 (₨647) | ₨288 | + 125% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,575 (₨2,908) | ₨1,375 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥491 (₨312) | ₨237 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥645 (₨410) | ₨181 | + 127% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥499 (₨317) | ₨221 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥132 (₨84) | ₨136 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥261 (₨166) | ₨68 | + 143% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,117 (₨1,981) | ₨273 | + 625% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 73% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,427 (₨2,814) | ₨1,196 | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,435 (₨2,183) | ₨465 | + 369% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥10,226 (₨6,499) | ₨1,803 | + 260% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,878 (₨5,007) | ₨1,815 | + 176% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥957 (₨608) | ₨629 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥474 (₨301) | ₨189 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥598 (₨380) | ₨203 | + 87% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥53,237 (₨33,837) | ₨38,557 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥47 (₨30) | ₨29 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,366 (₨6,589) | ₨1,877 | + 251% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥466 (₨296) | ₨246 | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 148% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Japan is 148% more expensive than in India
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