Cost of living in Kobe, Japan vs Kolkata, India
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| Food | + 194% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kobe (Japan) is 194% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥911 (₨645) | ₨346 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥677 (₨480) | ₨271 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥565 (₨400) | ₨102 | + 293% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥193 (₨137) | ₨47 | + 191% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥296 (₨210) | ₨68 | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥686 (₨486) | ₨38 | + 1172% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥965 (₨684) | ₨187 | + 265% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥740 (₨524) | ₨128 | + 310% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥441 (₨313) | ₨22 | + 1319% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥205 (₨146) | ₨136 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,581 (₨1,120) | ₨854 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥225 (₨159) | ₨86 | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥268 (₨190) | ₨24 | + 681% | |
| Housing | + 227% | |||
| Housing in Kobe (Japan) is 227% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥223,676 (₨158,470) | ₨31,851 | + 398% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥141,413 (₨100,188) | ₨17,482 | + 473% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥18,449 (₨13,071) | ₨3,715 | + 252% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥87,461 (₨61,964) | ₨27,216 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥72,847 (₨51,611) | ₨15,351 | + 236% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥10,595 (₨7,506) | ₨3,203 | + 134% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,227 (₨2,995) | ₨582 | + 415% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥70,000 (₨49,594) | ₨30,376 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥14,396 (₨10,200) | ₨11,990 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥667 (₨472) | ₨432 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,597 (₨1,131) | ₨642 | + 76% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Kobe (Japan) is 67% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥9,145 (₨6,479) | ₨2,164 | + 199% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,207 (₨2,980) | ₨2,597 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,915 (₨5,608) | ₨3,315 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥14,491 (₨10,267) | ₨2,119 | + 385% | |
| Transportation | + 198% | |||
| Transportation in Kobe (Japan) is 198% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,838,150 (₨2,010,770) | ₨1,077,110 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥141 (₨100) | ₨75 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,916 (₨7,025) | ₨1,079 | + 551% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨151 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 133% | |||
| Personal Care in Kobe (Japan) is 133% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,260 (₨893) | ₨179 | + 399% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,000 (₨708) | ₨221 | + 221% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥2,128 (₨1,508) | ₨947 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥671 (₨475) | ₨279 | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥626 (₨443) | ₨185 | + 140% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥521 (₨369) | ₨253 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥159 (₨113) | ₨123 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥258 (₨182) | ₨72 | + 154% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,785 (₨2,682) | ₨185 | + 1352% | |
| Entertainment | + 220% | |||
| Entertainment in Kobe (Japan) is 220% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,994 (₨2,829) | ₨1,047 | + 170% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,344 (₨2,369) | ₨439 | + 440% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥15,750 (₨11,159) | ₨2,016 | + 454% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,710 (₨5,462) | ₨2,187 | + 150% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥805 (₨570) | ₨574 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥514 (₨364) | ₨240 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥601 (₨426) | ₨259 | + 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥50,000 (₨35,424) | ₨41,800 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥79 (₨56) | ₨2.93 | + 1805% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥12,005 (₨8,505) | ₨1,787 | + 376% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥405 (₨287) | ₨224 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 196% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 772 prices entered by 112 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 09, 2020.
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Cost of living in Kobe (Japan) is 196% more expensive than in Kolkata (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨269,422 (¥380,282) in Kobe to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨91,000 in Kolkata.
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