Cost of living in India compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| India | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨385 (¥680) | ¥1,000 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨353 (¥623) | ¥722 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨174 (¥307) | ¥512 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨58 (¥103) | ¥204 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨86 (¥152) | ¥324 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨45 (¥79) | ¥616 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨255 (¥450) | ¥932 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨176 (¥311) | ¥800 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (¥56) | ¥542 | - 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨169 (¥297) | ¥290 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨842 (¥1,486) | ¥1,238 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨96 (¥170) | ¥237 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨40 (¥70) | ¥205 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in India is 62% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| India | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨54,328 (¥95,853) | ¥278,877 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨31,937 (¥56,347) | ¥150,711 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,849 (¥8,556) | ¥23,456 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨29,878 (¥52,714) | ¥149,073 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨17,317 (¥30,552) | ¥80,601 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,834 (¥8,529) | ¥36,500 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨712 (¥1,256) | ¥4,379 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨30,621 (¥54,025) | ¥52,721 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,138 (¥19,651) | ¥17,628 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨532 (¥938) | ¥1,017 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨515 (¥909) | ¥1,313 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in India is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| India | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,548 (¥4,495) | ¥6,007 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,934 (¥5,177) | ¥5,278 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,380 (¥7,728) | ¥9,959 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,418 (¥6,030) | ¥13,627 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in India is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| India | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,030,960 (¥3,583,273) | ¥2,740,140 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨104 (¥183) | ¥170 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,120 (¥1,975) | ¥9,951 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 64% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| India | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨141 (¥248) | ¥2,154 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨318 (¥561) | ¥2,551 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨871 (¥1,537) | ¥5,499 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨372 (¥656) | ¥1,340 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨187 (¥329) | ¥842 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨288 (¥509) | ¥750 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨162 (¥285) | ¥225 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨88 (¥156) | ¥233 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨311 (¥549) | ¥3,251 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| India | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,394 (¥2,459) | ¥4,367 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨692 (¥1,220) | ¥3,572 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,394 (¥2,460) | ¥4,524 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,961 (¥3,460) | ¥6,047 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨882 (¥1,556) | ¥901 | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨211 (¥373) | ¥487 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨187 (¥330) | ¥590 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨53,020 (¥93,545) | ¥98,506 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.27 (¥2) | ¥52 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,641 (¥2,894) | ¥9,275 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨303 (¥534) | ¥584 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 54% cheaper than in Japan
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