Cost of living in India compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| India | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨337 (¥562) | ¥1,145 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨298 (¥496) | ¥719 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨163 (¥272) | ¥437 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨54 (¥89) | ¥211 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨84 (¥139) | ¥282 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨40 (¥66) | ¥815 | - 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨210 (¥350) | ¥951 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨152 (¥254) | ¥984 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨29 (¥48) | ¥421 | - 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨148 (¥246) | ¥268 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨766 (¥1,278) | ¥1,770 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨87 (¥145) | ¥217 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (¥59) | ¥225 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in India is 71% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| India | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨30,628 (¥51,088) | ¥194,768 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,039 (¥33,425) | ¥126,641 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,413 (¥7,361) | ¥21,178 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨22,933 (¥38,253) | ¥142,258 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,192 (¥23,672) | ¥80,836 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,664 (¥6,111) | ¥13,643 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨511 (¥852) | ¥3,988 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,285 (¥48,849) | ¥59,521 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,378 (¥20,647) | ¥17,809 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨416 (¥694) | ¥665 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨319 (¥533) | ¥2,700 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in India is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| India | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,328 (¥3,883) | ¥7,941 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,564 (¥4,276) | ¥4,162 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,571 (¥5,956) | ¥7,471 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,002 (¥5,008) | ¥15,388 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 70% | |||
| Transportation in India is 70% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| India | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨986,196 (¥1,645,002) | ¥2,576,380 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨108 (¥179) | ¥161 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,424 (¥2,375) | ¥16,725 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| India | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨140 (¥233) | ¥1,370 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨303 (¥505) | ¥1,955 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,443 (¥2,407) | ¥3,523 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨402 (¥670) | ¥2,205 | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨190 (¥316) | ¥648 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨248 (¥414) | ¥409 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨152 (¥253) | ¥143 | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨72 (¥120) | ¥184 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨374 (¥623) | ¥3,583 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| India | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,405 (¥2,343) | ¥4,280 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨592 (¥987) | ¥3,593 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,517 (¥2,530) | ¥20,657 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,140 (¥3,569) | ¥6,242 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨607 (¥1,013) | ¥1,034 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨229 (¥382) | ¥533 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨173 (¥289) | ¥526 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨46,652 (¥77,816) | ¥58,872 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.29 (¥2) | ¥41 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,540 (¥2,569) | ¥11,178 | - 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨247 (¥412) | ¥554 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 64% cheaper than in Japan
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