- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Japan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 158% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 158% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,054 (₨1,291) | ₨559 | + 131% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥698 (₨854) | ₨610 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥436 (₨534) | ₨222 | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥205 (₨251) | ₨108 | + 132% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥285 (₨349) | ₨121 | + 188% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥777 (₨951) | ₨80 | + 1088% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥910 (₨1,114) | ₨439 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥697 (₨854) | ₨154 | + 456% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥414 (₨507) | ₨40 | + 1181% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥265 (₨325) | ₨293 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,538 (₨1,883) | ₨2,141 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥203 (₨248) | ₨117 | + 111% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥198 (₨243) | ₨56 | + 336% | |
| Housing | + 222% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 222% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥231,808 (₨283,769) | ₨57,192 | + 396% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥125,591 (₨153,743) | ₨36,148 | + 325% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,159 (₨25,902) | ₨8,238 | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥113,754 (₨139,253) | ₨44,615 | + 212% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥74,885 (₨91,671) | ₨25,516 | + 259% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥12,611 (₨15,438) | ₨6,795 | + 127% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,134 (₨5,060) | ₨2,646 | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥55,558 (₨68,011) | ₨39,967 | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥16,830 (₨20,603) | ₨11,006 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥693 (₨848) | ₨499 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,827 (₨2,236) | ₨939 | + 138% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 68% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,829 (₨8,360) | ₨2,600 | + 222% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,215 (₨5,160) | ₨4,026 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,321 (₨10,186) | ₨6,156 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,972 (₨17,104) | ₨5,351 | + 220% | |
| Transportation | + 219% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 219% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,590,890 (₨3,171,655) | ₨1,833,160 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥145 (₨177) | ₨90 | + 97% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,257 (₨13,781) | ₨2,481 | + 455% | |
| Personal Care | + 153% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 153% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,278 (₨1,565) | ₨227 | + 588% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,016 (₨1,243) | ₨652 | + 91% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥3,622 (₨4,434) | ₨2,133 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥630 (₨771) | ₨444 | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥707 (₨866) | ₨275 | + 215% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥455 (₨556) | ₨340 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥137 (₨168) | ₨142 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥217 (₨265) | ₨109 | + 144% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,939 (₨3,598) | ₨637 | + 465% | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 104% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,035 (₨4,940) | ₨1,494 | + 231% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,358 (₨4,110) | ₨1,128 | + 265% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥12,964 (₨15,870) | ₨3,688 | + 330% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,046 (₨9,849) | ₨3,101 | + 218% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥880 (₨1,077) | ₨526 | + 105% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥491 (₨601) | ₨392 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥560 (₨685) | ₨548 | + 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥49,094 (₨60,099) | ₨55,238 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥56 (₨68) | ₨49 | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,296 (₨12,604) | ₨4,025 | + 213% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥468 (₨573) | ₨185 | + 211% | |
| TOTAL | + 170% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Japan is 170% more expensive than in Pakistan
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