Cost of living in Japan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 12% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Japan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,025 (3,368 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥723 (2,376 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥519 (1,705 ₦) | 1,758 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥197 (646 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥316 (1,039 ₦) | 1,104 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥629 (2,068 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥962 (3,160 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥902 (2,964 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥574 (1,887 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥285 (938 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,208 (3,969 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥184 (604 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥206 (675 ₦) | 615 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Japan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥326,267 (1,071,907 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥171,772 (564,334 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥28,488 (93,594 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥157,603 (517,784 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥82,713 (271,743 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥24,082 (79,117 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,699 (15,439 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥47,482 (155,996 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥32,093 (105,436 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,313 (4,315 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,878 (6,169 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 311% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 46% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Japan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,136 (20,158 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 138% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,199 (17,079 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,989 (29,532 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,588 (44,642 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 56% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Japan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,700,660 (8,872,660 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥165 (541 ₦) | 279 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,143 (33,324 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Personal Care | + 144% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 144% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Japan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥2,497 (8,204 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 2044% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,967 (6,463 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 297% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,380 (17,677 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥650 (2,135 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥938 (3,080 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 269% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥702 (2,306 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥218 (718 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥216 (709 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,927 (12,903 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 663% | |
| Entertainment | + 115% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 115% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Japan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,141 (13,606 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,600 (11,827 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥4,000 (13,141 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥5,993 (19,689 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥984 (3,233 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥472 (1,550 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥575 (1,890 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 278% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥101,122 (332,223 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 142% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (170 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 617% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,280 (30,489 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥592 (1,944 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 275% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,084 prices entered by 148 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Japan is 38% more expensive than in Nigeria
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