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 | ₨342 (¥507) | ¥981 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨293 (¥434) | ¥700 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨140 (¥208) | ¥414 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (¥78) | ¥205 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨75 (¥111) | ¥251 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 (¥55) | ¥655 | - 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨233 (¥345) | ¥964 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨149 (¥221) | ¥741 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (¥47) | ¥391 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨137 (¥204) | ¥300 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨717 (¥1,064) | ¥1,420 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨86 (¥127) | ¥178 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (¥53) | ¥217 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in India is 78% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨33,225 (¥49,265) | ¥299,320 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨19,978 (¥29,623) | ¥164,446 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,391 (¥6,511) | ¥21,056 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨18,098 (¥26,836) | ¥150,152 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,868 (¥17,598) | ¥78,123 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,639 (¥5,396) | ¥11,902 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨712 (¥1,055) | ¥4,118 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,862 (¥44,279) | ¥70,060 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,869 (¥16,116) | ¥12,705 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨398 (¥591) | ¥794 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨220 (¥326) | ¥2,406 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in India is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,376 (¥3,522) | ¥7,319 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,495 (¥3,699) | ¥4,417 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,665 (¥5,434) | ¥8,375 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,737 (¥4,058) | ¥13,139 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in India is 65% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨943,208 (¥1,398,577) | ¥2,627,120 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨83 (¥123) | ¥135 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,167 (¥1,730) | ¥10,272 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨99 (¥147) | ¥1,148 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨216 (¥321) | ¥1,229 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨630 (¥934) | ¥5,176 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨319 (¥473) | ¥803 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨170 (¥252) | ¥611 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨260 (¥386) | ¥528 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨139 (¥206) | ¥152 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨72 (¥107) | ¥258 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨216 (¥320) | ¥3,156 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 63% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,196 (¥1,773) | ¥3,672 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨478 (¥709) | ¥3,638 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,591 (¥2,360) | ¥16,372 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,484 (¥2,200) | ¥6,066 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨517 (¥767) | ¥1,131 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨180 (¥266) | ¥435 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨187 (¥277) | ¥548 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨38,405 (¥56,947) | ¥55,862 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.46 (¥8) | ¥53 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,479 (¥2,193) | ¥9,625 | - 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨273 (¥405) | ¥530 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,408 prices entered by 1,939 different people.
Cost of living in India is 67% cheaper than in Japan
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