Cost of living in Japan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 25% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Japan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,145 (3,709 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥719 (2,329 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥437 (1,416 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥211 (684 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥282 (913 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥815 (2,641 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 167% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥951 (3,081 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥984 (3,188 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥421 (1,364 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥268 (868 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 137% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,770 (5,735 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥217 (704 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥225 (729 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 17% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Japan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥194,768 (631,227 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥126,641 (410,433 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,178 (68,636 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥142,258 (461,046 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥80,836 (261,983 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥13,643 (44,215 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 478% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,988 (12,925 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥59,521 (192,902 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥17,809 (57,717 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥665 (2,156 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,700 (8,750 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Japan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,941 (25,737 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 171% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,162 (13,487 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,471 (24,214 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥15,388 (49,872 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 249% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 249% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Japan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,576,380 (8,349,835 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥161 (520 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 185% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥16,725 (54,205 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 551% | |
| Personal Care | + 95% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 95% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Japan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,370 (4,441 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 745% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,955 (6,337 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 255% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥3,523 (11,418 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥2,205 (7,145 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 452% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥648 (2,100 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥409 (1,325 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥143 (463 ₦) | 604 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥184 (595 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,583 (11,613 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 612% | |
| Entertainment | + 120% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 120% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Japan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,280 (13,872 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,593 (11,645 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥20,657 (66,946 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | + 241% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,242 (20,229 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,034 (3,350 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 245% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥533 (1,727 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 190% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥526 (1,704 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 194% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥58,872 (190,800 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥41 (134 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 443% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥11,178 (36,228 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥554 (1,797 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 259% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 876 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Japan is 73% more expensive than in Nigeria
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