- Cost of Living
- India
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨417 (¥656) | ¥1,039 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨266 (¥418) | ¥691 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 (¥223) | ¥441 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (¥81) | ¥203 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨72 (¥113) | ¥288 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨40 (¥63) | ¥754 | - 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨202 (¥317) | ¥924 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨139 (¥219) | ¥683 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (¥39) | ¥401 | - 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨121 (¥190) | ¥280 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨831 (¥1,306) | ¥1,538 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨82 (¥128) | ¥199 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (¥51) | ¥198 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in India is 67% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨30,975 (¥48,658) | ¥218,000 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,355 (¥33,546) | ¥123,235 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,377 (¥6,876) | ¥21,518 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,363 (¥39,842) | ¥110,576 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨15,727 (¥24,705) | ¥71,567 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,865 (¥6,071) | ¥12,926 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨844 (¥1,326) | ¥4,101 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,524 (¥52,661) | ¥55,558 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,586 (¥16,629) | ¥16,537 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨383 (¥601) | ¥711 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨535 (¥840) | ¥1,838 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in India is 24% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,406 (¥3,779) | ¥7,354 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,712 (¥4,260) | ¥4,336 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,724 (¥5,851) | ¥8,421 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,923 (¥4,591) | ¥14,523 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in India is 66% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨874,857 (¥1,374,293) | ¥2,510,530 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (¥122) | ¥145 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,313 (¥2,063) | ¥11,257 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨136 (¥214) | ¥1,278 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨284 (¥446) | ¥1,019 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,544 (¥2,425) | ¥3,622 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨253 (¥398) | ¥612 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨177 (¥277) | ¥707 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨228 (¥358) | ¥455 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨133 (¥209) | ¥137 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨70 (¥110) | ¥229 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨278 (¥436) | ¥2,862 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 24% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,197 (¥1,881) | ¥3,989 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨471 (¥740) | ¥3,357 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,987 (¥3,122) | ¥14,181 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,790 (¥2,811) | ¥7,538 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨643 (¥1,010) | ¥964 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨195 (¥306) | ¥487 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨206 (¥324) | ¥586 | - 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,465 (¥60,424) | ¥49,094 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨58 (¥91) | ¥56 | + 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,870 (¥2,937) | ¥10,897 | - 73% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨248 (¥390) | ¥468 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 55% cheaper than in Japan
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