Cost of living in India compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| India | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨376 (¥664) | ¥1,031 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨344 (¥607) | ¥790 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨162 (¥287) | ¥518 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨60 (¥105) | ¥219 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨95 (¥168) | ¥311 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨44 (¥78) | ¥564 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨264 (¥467) | ¥1,287 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨187 (¥331) | ¥611 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨35 (¥61) | ¥399 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨161 (¥285) | ¥307 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨903 (¥1,596) | ¥1,249 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨100 (¥176) | ¥203 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨40 (¥71) | ¥177 | - 60% | |
| 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 | ₨44,390 (¥78,464) | ¥358,144 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨29,260 (¥51,720) | ¥174,960 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,291 (¥9,352) | ¥20,112 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,330 (¥46,542) | ¥167,408 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨15,150 (¥26,779) | ¥104,544 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,266 (¥7,541) | ¥13,280 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨696 (¥1,230) | ¥4,420 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨25,834 (¥45,665) | ¥61,842 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,693 (¥18,901) | ¥10,283 | + 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨438 (¥775) | ¥1,221 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨434 (¥768) | ¥2,831 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in India is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| India | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,417 (¥4,272) | ¥8,396 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,648 (¥4,681) | ¥5,233 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,094 (¥7,236) | ¥9,250 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,929 (¥5,177) | ¥12,490 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in India is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| India | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,100,670 (¥3,713,169) | ¥2,997,270 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨103 (¥183) | ¥169 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,198 (¥2,118) | ¥9,026 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 66% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| India | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨111 (¥197) | ¥1,575 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨266 (¥471) | ¥2,993 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,030 (¥1,820) | ¥6,000 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨364 (¥643) | ¥1,337 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨188 (¥332) | ¥948 | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨269 (¥476) | ¥622 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨171 (¥303) | ¥224 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨82 (¥145) | ¥204 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨281 (¥497) | ¥4,086 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| India | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,535 (¥2,713) | ¥5,113 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨688 (¥1,216) | ¥3,854 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,709 (¥3,021) | ¥12,839 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,099 (¥3,711) | ¥7,916 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨648 (¥1,146) | ¥1,898 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨206 (¥364) | ¥526 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨205 (¥362) | ¥631 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨43,684 (¥77,217) | ¥35,175 | + 120% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.07 (¥9) | ¥52 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,748 (¥3,090) | ¥9,541 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨298 (¥526) | ¥578 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 09, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 56% cheaper than in Japan
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