- Cost of Living
- India
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨392 (¥603) | ¥1,011 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨261 (¥402) | ¥711 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 (¥219) | ¥445 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (¥79) | ¥198 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 (¥110) | ¥270 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨38 (¥58) | ¥689 | - 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨201 (¥309) | ¥889 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨138 (¥213) | ¥637 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (¥38) | ¥430 | - 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨122 (¥188) | ¥262 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨840 (¥1,294) | ¥1,549 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨82 (¥126) | ¥212 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (¥50) | ¥195 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in India is 69% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨30,596 (¥47,115) | ¥242,113 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,527 (¥31,610) | ¥121,422 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,517 (¥6,956) | ¥21,895 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨24,226 (¥37,307) | ¥116,929 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,758 (¥22,726) | ¥79,022 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,565 (¥5,490) | ¥12,611 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨801 (¥1,234) | ¥4,156 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,909 (¥52,217) | ¥55,558 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,470 (¥16,123) | ¥16,830 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨396 (¥610) | ¥693 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨571 (¥879) | ¥1,827 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in India is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,433 (¥3,747) | ¥7,207 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,717 (¥4,185) | ¥4,012 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,777 (¥5,817) | ¥8,444 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,936 (¥4,521) | ¥15,007 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in India is 67% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨882,002 (¥1,358,225) | ¥2,657,440 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (¥121) | ¥147 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,377 (¥2,120) | ¥11,877 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨129 (¥198) | ¥1,278 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨274 (¥421) | ¥1,016 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,312 (¥2,021) | ¥4,123 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨252 (¥388) | ¥630 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨177 (¥273) | ¥711 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨228 (¥351) | ¥484 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨132 (¥204) | ¥145 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨71 (¥110) | ¥213 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨274 (¥421) | ¥2,946 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,197 (¥1,844) | ¥4,119 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨474 (¥729) | ¥3,373 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,903 (¥2,930) | ¥12,005 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,963 (¥3,023) | ¥8,157 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨599 (¥922) | ¥903 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨226 (¥348) | ¥498 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨206 (¥317) | ¥551 | - 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,023 (¥58,553) | ¥49,094 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨64 (¥98) | ¥58 | + 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,871 (¥2,881) | ¥10,056 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨256 (¥395) | ¥474 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 32,781 prices entered by 4,693 different people.
Cost of living in India is 57% cheaper than in Japan
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