Cost of living in Japan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 129% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 129% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Japan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,000 (₨1,982) | ₨819 | + 142% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥722 (₨1,430) | ₨997 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥512 (₨1,013) | ₨437 | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥204 (₨404) | ₨188 | + 115% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥324 (₨641) | ₨307 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥616 (₨1,220) | ₨163 | + 649% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥932 (₨1,847) | ₨1,235 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥800 (₨1,585) | ₨295 | + 437% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥542 (₨1,074) | ₨114 | + 838% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥290 (₨574) | ₨506 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,238 (₨2,453) | ₨2,864 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥237 (₨469) | ₨277 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥205 (₨406) | ₨159 | + 155% | |
| Housing | + 207% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 207% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Japan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥278,877 (₨552,501) | ₨132,295 | + 318% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥150,711 (₨298,583) | ₨77,291 | + 286% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥23,456 (₨46,470) | ₨27,707 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥149,073 (₨295,338) | ₨70,762 | + 317% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥80,601 (₨159,684) | ₨47,271 | + 238% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥36,500 (₨72,312) | ₨25,596 | + 183% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,379 (₨8,676) | ₨2,222 | + 290% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥52,721 (₨104,449) | ₨75,597 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥17,628 (₨34,924) | ₨30,141 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,017 (₨2,016) | ₨1,485 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,313 (₨2,600) | ₨2,381 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 55% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Japan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,007 (₨11,902) | ₨3,622 | + 229% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,278 (₨10,456) | ₨7,868 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,959 (₨19,731) | ₨18,819 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,627 (₨26,997) | ₨11,818 | + 128% | |
| Transportation | + 167% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 167% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Japan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,740,140 (₨5,428,666) | ₨4,047,290 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥170 (₨337) | ₨278 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,951 (₨19,714) | ₨3,518 | + 460% | |
| Personal Care | + 157% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 157% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Japan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥2,154 (₨4,268) | ₨495 | + 761% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥2,551 (₨5,053) | ₨941 | + 437% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,499 (₨10,895) | ₨3,559 | + 206% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥1,340 (₨2,656) | ₨851 | + 212% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥842 (₨1,669) | ₨876 | + 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥750 (₨1,486) | ₨1,005 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥225 (₨446) | ₨456 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥233 (₨461) | ₨231 | + 100% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,251 (₨6,440) | ₨2,603 | + 147% | |
| Entertainment | + 233% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 233% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Japan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,367 (₨8,652) | ₨4,114 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,572 (₨7,077) | ₨2,032 | + 248% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥4,524 (₨8,962) | ₨3,793 | + 136% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,047 (₨11,979) | ₨7,783 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥901 (₨1,786) | ₨1,274 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥487 (₨964) | ₨621 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥590 (₨1,168) | ₨721 | + 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥98,506 (₨195,156) | ₨61,939 | + 215% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (₨103) | ₨3.49 | + 2858% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,275 (₨18,376) | ₨3,256 | + 464% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥584 (₨1,157) | ₨488 | + 137% | |
| TOTAL | + 172% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,649 prices entered by 629 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Japan is 172% more expensive than in Pakistan
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