Cost of living in Japan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 97% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 97% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Japan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,027 (10,660 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥808 (8,383 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥613 (6,361 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥220 (2,284 ₦) | 1,209 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥323 (3,358 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥613 (6,360 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 325% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,107 (11,488 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥766 (7,947 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥468 (4,859 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥304 (3,160 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 205% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,290 (13,385 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥218 (2,261 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥191 (1,987 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 74% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Japan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥365,082 (3,789,542 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥197,136 (2,046,267 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥19,132 (198,593 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥174,888 (1,815,333 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥112,259 (1,165,246 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥12,528 (130,037 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,254 (44,153 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥74,559 (773,915 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥25,414 (263,798 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,338 (13,892 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 533% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,815 (29,220 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 879% | |
| Clothes | + 248% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 248% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Japan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,708 (90,385 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 431% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,103 (52,973 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 238% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,892 (102,683 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 123% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,189 (126,525 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 153% | |
| Transportation | + 154% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 154% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Japan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥3,079,890 (31,969,178 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 539% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥170 (1,769 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,221 (95,714 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 178% | |
| Personal Care | + 304% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 304% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Japan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥2,133 (22,145 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 448% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥2,551 (26,479 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 1398% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥6,000 (62,280 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 253% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥1,337 (13,882 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 210% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥930 (9,653 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 452% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥622 (6,455 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥224 (2,327 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥188 (1,947 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,604 (47,790 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 1216% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 77% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Japan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,908 (50,945 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,873 (40,206 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 263% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥7,212 (74,857 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 392% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,269 (85,831 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,244 (12,911 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 184% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥547 (5,676 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥674 (6,992 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 392% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥51,659 (536,218 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (541 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,530 (98,924 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 190% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥600 (6,227 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 149% | |
| TOTAL | + 105% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 772 prices entered by 136 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2025.
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Cost of living in Japan is 105% more expensive than in Nigeria
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