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Cost of living in Japan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 68% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,019 (3,317 ₦) | 2,397 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥714 (2,326 ₦) | 2,148 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥466 (1,516 ₦) | 954 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥199 (647 ₦) | 880 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥272 (885 ₦) | 576 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥653 (2,127 ₦) | 662 ₦ | + 221% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥890 (2,897 ₦) | 2,200 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥621 (2,021 ₦) | 1,163 ₦ | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥427 (1,390 ₦) | 817 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥261 (849 ₦) | 292 ₦ | + 191% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,550 (5,046 ₦) | 2,249 ₦ | + 124% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥210 (685 ₦) | 365 ₦ | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥200 (650 ₦) | 361 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 97% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 97% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥239,509 (779,907 ₦) | 376,450 ₦ | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥120,252 (391,573 ₦) | 272,128 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥23,358 (76,060 ₦) | 28,603 ₦ | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥123,093 (400,824 ₦) | 239,407 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥84,293 (274,481 ₦) | 127,038 ₦ | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥11,955 (38,929 ₦) | 13,154 ₦ | + 196% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,050 (13,187 ₦) | 6,965 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥61,346 (199,758 ₦) | 106,872 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥15,579 (50,729 ₦) | 33,227 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥745 (2,426 ₦) | 1,496 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,601 (5,213 ₦) | 2,092 ₦ | + 149% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 41% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,784 (22,090 ₦) | 7,326 ₦ | + 202% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,071 (13,255 ₦) | 11,477 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,377 (27,278 ₦) | 16,918 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,050 (39,237 ₦) | 28,327 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 215% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 215% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,782,080 (9,059,214 ₦) | 5,020,720 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥146 (477 ₦) | 149 ₦ | + 220% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥13,003 (42,342 ₦) | 9,738 ₦ | + 335% | |
| Personal Care | + 85% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 85% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,232 (4,012 ₦) | 2,038 ₦ | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,175 (3,827 ₦) | 1,832 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,149 (13,512 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥672 (2,189 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥735 (2,394 ₦) | 1,138 ₦ | + 110% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥471 (1,533 ₦) | 1,261 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥143 (466 ₦) | 362 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥221 (721 ₦) | 472 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,643 (8,606 ₦) | 2,142 ₦ | + 302% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 93% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,236 (13,792 ₦) | 4,875 ₦ | + 183% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,338 (10,871 ₦) | 3,142 ₦ | + 246% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥10,379 (33,797 ₦) | 16,548 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,199 (26,700 ₦) | 15,159 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥943 (3,072 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥487 (1,586 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥532 (1,733 ₦) | 628 ₦ | + 176% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥55,178 (179,676 ₦) | 150,772 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥57 (186 ₦) | 91 ₦ | + 104% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,945 (32,384 ₦) | 16,510 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥472 (1,536 ₦) | 494 ₦ | + 211% | |
| TOTAL | + 109% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2019.
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Cost of living in Japan is 109% more expensive than in Nigeria
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