Cost of living in Kobe, Japan vs Kolkata, India
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| Food | + 165% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kobe (Japan) is 165% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥911 (₨629) | ₨324 | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥677 (₨468) | ₨327 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥565 (₨390) | ₨127 | + 208% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥193 (₨134) | ₨45 | + 196% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥296 (₨205) | ₨80 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥686 (₨474) | ₨42 | + 1026% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥965 (₨666) | ₨190 | + 250% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥740 (₨511) | ₨123 | + 315% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥441 (₨305) | ₨26 | + 1052% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥205 (₨142) | ₨147 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,581 (₨1,092) | ₨856 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥225 (₨155) | ₨87 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥268 (₨185) | ₨22 | + 723% | |
| Housing | + 259% | |||
| Housing in Kobe (Japan) is 259% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥223,676 (₨154,488) | ₨22,904 | + 574% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥141,413 (₨97,671) | ₨14,231 | + 586% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥18,449 (₨12,743) | ₨3,814 | + 234% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥87,461 (₨60,407) | ₨27,487 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥72,847 (₨50,314) | ₨13,581 | + 270% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥10,595 (₨7,318) | ₨3,338 | + 119% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,227 (₨2,920) | ₨562 | + 419% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥70,000 (₨48,347) | ₨29,377 | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥14,396 (₨9,943) | ₨11,899 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥667 (₨461) | ₨310 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,597 (₨1,103) | ₨642 | + 72% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Kobe (Japan) is 81% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥9,145 (₨6,316) | ₨2,378 | + 166% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,207 (₨2,905) | ₨2,053 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,915 (₨5,467) | ₨4,184 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥14,491 (₨10,009) | ₨2,380 | + 320% | |
| Transportation | + 207% | |||
| Transportation in Kobe (Japan) is 207% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,838,150 (₨1,960,241) | ₨1,067,530 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥141 (₨98) | ₨78 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,916 (₨6,849) | ₨885 | + 674% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨156 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 142% | |||
| Personal Care in Kobe (Japan) is 142% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,260 (₨870) | ₨187 | + 367% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,000 (₨691) | ₨220 | + 214% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥2,128 (₨1,470) | ₨1,025 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥671 (₨463) | ₨279 | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥626 (₨432) | ₨143 | + 202% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥521 (₨360) | ₨244 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥159 (₨110) | ₨118 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥258 (₨178) | ₨71 | + 151% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,785 (₨2,614) | ₨224 | + 1067% | |
| Entertainment | + 198% | |||
| Entertainment in Kobe (Japan) is 198% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,994 (₨2,758) | ₨1,092 | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,344 (₨2,309) | ₨407 | + 468% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥15,750 (₨10,878) | ₨2,012 | + 441% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,710 (₨5,325) | ₨2,007 | + 165% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥805 (₨556) | ₨574 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥514 (₨355) | ₨240 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥601 (₨415) | ₨272 | + 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥50,000 (₨34,534) | ₨44,113 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥79 (₨54) | ₨2.93 | + 1757% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥12,005 (₨8,291) | ₨1,823 | + 355% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥405 (₨279) | ₨205 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 197% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 298 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least ₨201,647 (¥291,956) in Kobe to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨68,000 in Kolkata.
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