Cost of living in Japan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 112% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 112% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,001 (3,606 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥722 (2,600 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥446 (1,606 ₦) | 861 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥214 (772 ₦) | 749 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥289 (1,041 ₦) | 561 ₦ | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥501 (1,804 ₦) | 653 ₦ | + 176% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,246 (4,488 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥640 (2,306 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥381 (1,374 ₦) | 585 ₦ | + 135% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥260 (935 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 188% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,652 (5,949 ₦) | 2,970 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥221 (797 ₦) | 336 ₦ | + 138% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥277 (996 ₦) | 355 ₦ | + 181% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 92% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥182,340 (656,721 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥121,270 (436,769 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥15,948 (57,439 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥127,445 (459,009 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥86,552 (311,729 ₦) | 217,542 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥11,000 (39,617 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | + 266% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,835 (13,813 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥39,892 (143,678 ₦) | 62,156 ₦ | + 131% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥10,465 (37,689 ₦) | 29,341 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥749 (2,698 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 170% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,162 (7,788 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 679% | |
| Clothes | + 107% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 107% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,528 (23,512 ₦) | 5,049 ₦ | + 366% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,644 (16,727 ₦) | 10,356 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,685 (27,678 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 158% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,013 (46,868 ₦) | 15,987 ₦ | + 193% | |
| Transportation | + 169% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 169% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,936,380 (10,575,744 ₦) | 2,324,530 ₦ | + 355% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥139 (502 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 245% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,348 (33,668 ₦) | 13,522 ₦ | + 149% | |
| Personal Care | + 159% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 159% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,406 (5,065 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 577% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥929 (3,345 ₦) | 4,995 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥8,740 (31,478 ₦) | 6,486 ₦ | + 385% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥554 (1,995 ₦) | 1,123 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥669 (2,409 ₦) | 764 ₦ | + 215% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥525 (1,890 ₦) | 930 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥206 (742 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 139% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥238 (859 ₦) | 396 ₦ | + 117% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,654 (9,560 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | + 306% | |
| Entertainment | + 115% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 115% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,275 (11,796 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | + 170% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,323 (11,969 ₦) | 3,670 ₦ | + 226% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥16,766 (60,385 ₦) | 10,334 ₦ | + 484% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥5,924 (21,337 ₦) | 26,560 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥806 (2,902 ₦) | 2,914 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥520 (1,874 ₦) | 1,230 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥510 (1,837 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 402% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥47,822 (172,237 ₦) | 70,572 ₦ | + 144% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥26 (95 ₦) | 20 ₦ | + 370% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,220 (29,604 ₦) | 13,946 ₦ | + 112% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥491 (1,768 ₦) | 454 ₦ | + 289% | |
| TOTAL | + 118% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,133 prices entered by 258 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
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Cost of living in Japan is 118% more expensive than in Nigeria
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