Cost of living in Japan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 69% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥981 (3,703 ₦) | 2,296 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥700 (2,645 ₦) | 2,790 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥414 (1,562 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥205 (775 ₦) | 675 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥251 (949 ₦) | 827 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥655 (2,474 ₦) | 635 ₦ | + 289% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥964 (3,642 ₦) | 3,064 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥741 (2,798 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥391 (1,476 ₦) | 1,099 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥300 (1,132 ₦) | 549 ₦ | + 106% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,420 (5,362 ₦) | 2,934 ₦ | + 83% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥178 (673 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥217 (819 ₦) | 394 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Housing | + 125% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 125% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥299,320 (1,130,232 ₦) | 544,026 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥164,446 (620,948 ₦) | 196,901 ₦ | + 215% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,056 (79,508 ₦) | 34,981 ₦ | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥150,152 (566,974 ₦) | 128,374 ₦ | + 342% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥78,123 (294,992 ₦) | 191,228 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥11,902 (44,942 ₦) | 33,513 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,118 (15,550 ₦) | 11,792 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥70,060 (264,545 ₦) | 116,113 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥12,705 (47,974 ₦) | 40,012 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥794 (2,998 ₦) | 1,645 ₦ | + 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,406 (9,083 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 808% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 65% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,319 (27,637 ₦) | 7,775 ₦ | + 255% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,417 (16,679 ₦) | 14,243 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,375 (31,623 ₦) | 15,717 ₦ | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,139 (49,612 ₦) | 15,582 ₦ | + 218% | |
| Transportation | + 120% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 120% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,627,120 (9,920,005 ₦) | 8,553,290 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥135 (510 ₦) | 157 ₦ | + 224% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,272 (38,786 ₦) | 12,922 ₦ | + 200% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 44% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,148 (4,336 ₦) | 1,873 ₦ | + 132% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,229 (4,639 ₦) | 3,886 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,176 (19,543 ₦) | 21,360 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥803 (3,031 ₦) | 1,776 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥611 (2,306 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | + 127% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥528 (1,993 ₦) | 2,171 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥152 (575 ₦) | 671 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥258 (974 ₦) | 649 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,156 (11,916 ₦) | 2,351 ₦ | + 407% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 73% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,672 (13,864 ₦) | 9,428 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,638 (13,739 ₦) | 4,368 ₦ | + 215% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥16,372 (61,822 ₦) | 18,463 ₦ | + 235% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,066 (22,905 ₦) | 21,062 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,131 (4,269 ₦) | 2,330 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥435 (1,641 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥548 (2,070 ₦) | 700 ₦ | + 195% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥55,862 (210,936 ₦) | 178,695 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥53 (200 ₦) | 108 ₦ | + 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,625 (36,342 ₦) | 15,945 ₦ | + 128% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥530 (2,001 ₦) | 632 ₦ | + 217% | |
| TOTAL | + 96% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,479 prices entered by 187 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Japan is 96% more expensive than in Nigeria
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