Cost of living in Japan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 219% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 219% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Japan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,145 (₨1,767) | ₨519 | + 240% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥719 (₨1,110) | ₨742 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥437 (₨675) | ₨215 | + 214% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥211 (₨326) | ₨119 | + 173% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥282 (₨435) | ₨168 | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥815 (₨1,258) | ₨102 | + 1139% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥951 (₨1,468) | ₨658 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥984 (₨1,519) | ₨194 | + 681% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥421 (₨650) | ₨51 | + 1165% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥268 (₨413) | ₨220 | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,770 (₨2,732) | ₨2,141 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥217 (₨335) | ₨170 | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥225 (₨347) | ₨77 | + 349% | |
| Housing | + 254% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 254% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Japan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥194,768 (₨300,733) | ₨65,360 | + 360% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥126,641 (₨195,541) | ₨44,450 | + 340% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,178 (₨32,700) | ₨14,918 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥142,258 (₨219,654) | ₨47,849 | + 359% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥80,836 (₨124,816) | ₨35,800 | + 249% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥13,643 (₨21,065) | ₨10,123 | + 108% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,988 (₨6,158) | ₨2,270 | + 171% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥59,521 (₨91,904) | ₨53,975 | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥17,809 (₨27,498) | ₨18,356 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥665 (₨1,027) | ₨851 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,700 (₨4,169) | ₨797 | + 423% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 14% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Japan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,941 (₨12,262) | ₨4,868 | + 152% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,162 (₨6,426) | ₨7,670 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,471 (₨11,536) | ₨17,357 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥15,388 (₨23,760) | ₨8,106 | + 193% | |
| Transportation | + 175% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 175% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Japan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,576,380 (₨3,978,078) | ₨5,697,890 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥161 (₨248) | ₨146 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥16,725 (₨25,825) | ₨4,073 | + 534% | |
| Personal Care | + 146% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 146% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Japan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,370 (₨2,116) | ₨237 | + 793% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,955 (₨3,019) | ₨572 | + 428% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥3,523 (₨5,440) | ₨1,768 | + 208% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥2,205 (₨3,404) | ₨1,267 | + 169% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥648 (₨1,000) | ₨575 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥409 (₨631) | ₨371 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥143 (₨221) | ₨352 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥184 (₨284) | ₨116 | + 144% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,583 (₨5,533) | ₨681 | + 713% | |
| Entertainment | + 157% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 157% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Japan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,280 (₨6,609) | ₨2,016 | + 228% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,593 (₨5,548) | ₨1,908 | + 191% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥20,657 (₨31,895) | ₨2,708 | + 1078% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,242 (₨9,638) | ₨4,907 | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,034 (₨1,596) | ₨1,025 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥533 (₨823) | ₨469 | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥526 (₨812) | ₨513 | + 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥58,872 (₨90,902) | ₨107,118 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥41 (₨64) | ₨4.02 | + 1487% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥11,178 (₨17,260) | ₨4,729 | + 265% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥554 (₨856) | ₨237 | + 261% | |
| TOTAL | + 181% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Japan is 181% more expensive than in Pakistan
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