Cost of living in India compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 63% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨373 (¥529) | ¥1,001 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨278 (¥394) | ¥722 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨138 (¥195) | ¥446 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (¥73) | ¥214 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 (¥101) | ¥289 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (¥51) | ¥501 | - 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨212 (¥301) | ¥1,246 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨134 (¥190) | ¥640 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨28 (¥40) | ¥381 | - 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨127 (¥180) | ¥260 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨800 (¥1,136) | ¥1,652 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨84 (¥120) | ¥221 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (¥50) | ¥277 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in India is 73% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨32,334 (¥45,881) | ¥212,128 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨19,852 (¥28,169) | ¥121,270 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,343 (¥6,163) | ¥15,948 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨22,135 (¥31,409) | ¥127,445 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,235 (¥18,780) | ¥86,552 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,267 (¥4,636) | ¥11,000 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨734 (¥1,041) | ¥3,835 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,901 (¥42,430) | ¥39,892 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,367 (¥14,710) | ¥10,465 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨378 (¥536) | ¥749 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨361 (¥512) | ¥2,162 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in India is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,384 (¥3,383) | ¥6,528 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,608 (¥3,700) | ¥4,644 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,751 (¥5,322) | ¥7,685 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,694 (¥3,823) | ¥13,013 | - 71% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in India is 66% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨934,217 (¥1,325,647) | ¥2,936,380 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (¥107) | ¥142 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,170 (¥1,660) | ¥9,348 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 66% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨98 (¥139) | ¥1,406 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨200 (¥283) | ¥929 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨915 (¥1,299) | ¥8,740 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨245 (¥348) | ¥554 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨176 (¥250) | ¥669 | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨234 (¥331) | ¥525 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨147 (¥209) | ¥206 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (¥98) | ¥238 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨233 (¥331) | ¥2,654 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,230 (¥1,746) | ¥3,275 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨475 (¥675) | ¥3,323 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,736 (¥2,463) | ¥16,766 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,930 (¥2,739) | ¥5,924 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨681 (¥966) | ¥806 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨217 (¥307) | ¥520 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨202 (¥286) | ¥510 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨33,946 (¥48,169) | ¥47,822 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.10 (¥3) | ¥26 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,807 (¥2,565) | ¥8,220 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨259 (¥367) | ¥491 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,667 prices entered by 2,512 different people.
Cost of living in India is 65% cheaper than in Japan
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