- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Japan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 71% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,054 (3,399 ₦) | 2,358 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥698 (2,249 ₦) | 2,009 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥436 (1,406 ₦) | 945 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥205 (661 ₦) | 891 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥285 (920 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥777 (2,504 ₦) | 634 ₦ | + 295% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥910 (2,933 ₦) | 2,069 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥697 (2,248 ₦) | 1,160 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥414 (1,335 ₦) | 918 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥265 (855 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 157% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,538 (4,958 ₦) | 2,423 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥203 (653 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥198 (639 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 92% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥231,808 (747,172 ₦) | 374,034 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥125,591 (404,810 ₦) | 313,093 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,159 (68,200 ₦) | 30,732 ₦ | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥113,754 (366,656 ₦) | 216,395 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥74,885 (241,373 ₦) | 113,871 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥12,611 (40,649 ₦) | 18,911 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,134 (13,324 ₦) | 6,931 ₦ | + 92% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥55,558 (179,076 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥16,830 (54,247 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥693 (2,234 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,932 (6,226 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 319% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 49% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,829 (22,012 ₦) | 6,922 ₦ | + 218% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,215 (13,587 ₦) | 11,004 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,321 (26,820 ₦) | 17,547 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,972 (45,036 ₦) | 30,237 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 164% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 164% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,590,890 (8,351,054 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥145 (467 ₦) | 152 ₦ | + 207% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,257 (36,285 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 255% | |
| Personal Care | + 81% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 81% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,278 (4,120 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 141% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,016 (3,273 ₦) | 1,894 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥3,622 (11,675 ₦) | 7,666 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥630 (2,031 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥707 (2,280 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥455 (1,465 ₦) | 1,358 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥137 (442 ₦) | 382 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥217 (699 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,939 (9,474 ₦) | 1,562 ₦ | + 506% | |
| Entertainment | + 116% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 116% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,981 (12,831 ₦) | 5,380 ₦ | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,365 (10,847 ₦) | 3,270 ₦ | + 232% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥14,181 (45,707 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 162% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,768 (25,037 ₦) | 14,287 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥880 (2,835 ₦) | 2,654 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥487 (1,569 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥560 (1,804 ₦) | 559 ₦ | + 223% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥49,094 (158,242 ₦) | 178,066 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥56 (180 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 319% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,296 (33,186 ₦) | 14,754 ₦ | + 125% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥468 (1,510 ₦) | 461 ₦ | + 227% | |
| TOTAL | + 104% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Japan is 104% more expensive than in Nigeria
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