Cost of living in Japan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 199% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 199% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,001 (₨1,522) | ₨577 | + 164% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥722 (₨1,097) | ₨658 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥446 (₨678) | ₨249 | + 173% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥214 (₨326) | ₨108 | + 201% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥289 (₨439) | ₨120 | + 265% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥501 (₨761) | ₨96 | + 694% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,246 (₨1,894) | ₨526 | + 260% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥640 (₨973) | ₨176 | + 453% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥381 (₨580) | ₨44 | + 1208% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥260 (₨395) | ₨344 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,652 (₨2,511) | ₨1,632 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥221 (₨336) | ₨126 | + 167% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥277 (₨420) | ₨57 | + 635% | |
| Housing | + 251% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 251% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥182,340 (₨277,179) | ₨60,758 | + 356% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥121,270 (₨184,345) | ₨35,785 | + 415% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥15,948 (₨24,243) | ₨9,753 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥127,445 (₨193,732) | ₨53,937 | + 259% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥86,552 (₨131,570) | ₨30,998 | + 324% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥11,000 (₨16,721) | ₨7,631 | + 119% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,835 (₨5,830) | ₨2,510 | + 132% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥39,892 (₨60,641) | ₨40,341 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥10,465 (₨15,907) | ₨12,473 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥749 (₨1,139) | ₨609 | + 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,162 (₨3,287) | ₨649 | + 406% | |
| Clothes | + 126% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 126% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,528 (₨9,923) | ₨2,518 | + 294% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,644 (₨7,060) | ₨3,757 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,685 (₨11,682) | ₨6,430 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,013 (₨19,782) | ₨5,127 | + 286% | |
| Transportation | + 214% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 214% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,936,380 (₨4,463,658) | ₨2,319,940 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥142 (₨216) | ₨115 | + 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,348 (₨14,210) | ₨2,310 | + 515% | |
| Personal Care | + 274% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 274% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,406 (₨2,138) | ₨235 | + 808% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥929 (₨1,412) | ₨426 | + 232% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥8,740 (₨13,286) | ₨1,378 | + 864% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥554 (₨842) | ₨435 | + 94% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥669 (₨1,017) | ₨332 | + 206% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥525 (₨798) | ₨311 | + 157% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥206 (₨313) | ₨207 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥238 (₨362) | ₨138 | + 163% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,654 (₨4,035) | ₨434 | + 829% | |
| Entertainment | + 188% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 188% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,275 (₨4,979) | ₨1,566 | + 218% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,323 (₨5,052) | ₨1,256 | + 302% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥16,766 (₨25,487) | ₨3,430 | + 643% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥5,924 (₨9,006) | ₨3,673 | + 145% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥806 (₨1,225) | ₨792 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥520 (₨791) | ₨348 | + 127% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥510 (₨775) | ₨516 | + 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥47,822 (₨72,695) | ₨46,753 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥26 (₨40) | ₨4.30 | + 831% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,220 (₨12,495) | ₨4,335 | + 188% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥491 (₨746) | ₨215 | + 246% | |
| TOTAL | + 216% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Japan is 216% more expensive than in Pakistan
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