Cost of living in Japan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 172% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 172% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥981 (₨1,365) | ₨409 | + 234% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥700 (₨975) | ₨664 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥414 (₨576) | ₨270 | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥205 (₨286) | ₨115 | + 149% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥251 (₨350) | ₨152 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥655 (₨912) | ₨86 | + 958% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥964 (₨1,343) | ₨705 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥741 (₨1,031) | ₨149 | + 591% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥391 (₨544) | ₨54 | + 905% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥300 (₨417) | ₨259 | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,420 (₨1,977) | ₨1,613 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥178 (₨248) | ₨129 | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥217 (₨302) | ₨82 | + 270% | |
| Housing | + 317% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 317% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥299,320 (₨416,653) | ₨59,133 | + 605% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥164,446 (₨228,909) | ₨34,803 | + 558% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,056 (₨29,310) | ₨10,816 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥150,152 (₨209,012) | ₨44,394 | + 371% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥78,123 (₨108,747) | ₨29,973 | + 263% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥11,902 (₨16,568) | ₨9,791 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,118 (₨5,733) | ₨2,396 | + 139% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥70,060 (₨97,523) | ₨45,377 | + 115% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥12,705 (₨17,685) | ₨17,434 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥794 (₨1,105) | ₨644 | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,406 (₨3,348) | ₨580 | + 477% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 65% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,319 (₨10,188) | ₨2,793 | + 265% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,417 (₨6,149) | ₨4,939 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,375 (₨11,658) | ₨8,915 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,139 (₨18,289) | ₨5,901 | + 210% | |
| Transportation | + 204% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 204% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,627,120 (₨3,656,951) | ₨2,677,660 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥135 (₨188) | ₨106 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,272 (₨14,298) | ₨1,966 | + 627% | |
| Personal Care | + 151% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 151% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,148 (₨1,599) | ₨250 | + 539% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,229 (₨1,710) | ₨778 | + 120% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,176 (₨7,204) | ₨1,865 | + 286% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥803 (₨1,117) | ₨577 | + 94% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥611 (₨850) | ₨370 | + 130% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥528 (₨735) | ₨526 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥152 (₨212) | ₨185 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥258 (₨359) | ₨156 | + 130% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,156 (₨4,393) | ₨515 | + 753% | |
| Entertainment | + 106% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 106% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,672 (₨5,111) | ₨2,013 | + 154% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,638 (₨5,065) | ₨1,512 | + 235% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥16,372 (₨22,790) | ₨2,928 | + 678% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,066 (₨8,444) | ₨3,842 | + 120% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,131 (₨1,574) | ₨1,548 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥435 (₨605) | ₨492 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥548 (₨763) | ₨444 | + 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥55,862 (₨77,760) | ₨75,858 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥53 (₨74) | ₨41 | + 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,625 (₨13,397) | ₨3,814 | + 251% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥530 (₨738) | ₨282 | + 162% | |
| TOTAL | + 195% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,316 prices entered by 541 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Japan is 195% more expensive than in Pakistan
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