Cost of living in Japan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 149% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 149% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥981 (₨684) | ₨377 | + 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥697 (₨486) | ₨295 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥420 (₨293) | ₨142 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥206 (₨144) | ₨52 | + 175% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥251 (₨175) | ₨75 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥644 (₨449) | ₨37 | + 1113% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥956 (₨667) | ₨231 | + 188% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥747 (₨521) | ₨147 | + 255% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥385 (₨269) | ₨32 | + 751% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥300 (₨209) | ₨138 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,441 (₨1,005) | ₨733 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥178 (₨124) | ₨85 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥230 (₨160) | ₨35 | + 355% | |
| Housing | + 379% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 379% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥299,320 (₨208,829) | ₨33,762 | + 519% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥165,675 (₨115,588) | ₨20,076 | + 476% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥22,839 (₨15,934) | ₨4,413 | + 261% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥150,152 (₨104,758) | ₨18,268 | + 473% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥78,123 (₨54,505) | ₨11,671 | + 367% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥11,902 (₨8,304) | ₨3,084 | + 169% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,130 (₨2,881) | ₨707 | + 308% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥70,060 (₨48,879) | ₨29,742 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥12,705 (₨8,864) | ₨10,549 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥794 (₨554) | ₨406 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,406 (₨1,678) | ₨216 | + 676% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 57% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,319 (₨5,106) | ₨2,365 | + 116% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,417 (₨3,082) | ₨2,490 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,375 (₨5,843) | ₨3,647 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,139 (₨9,167) | ₨2,705 | + 239% | |
| Transportation | + 200% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 200% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,627,120 (₨1,832,883) | ₨945,162 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥135 (₨94) | ₨82 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,436 (₨7,281) | ₨1,126 | + 547% | |
| Personal Care | + 175% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 175% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,148 (₨801) | ₨102 | + 687% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,229 (₨857) | ₨205 | + 318% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,176 (₨3,611) | ₨635 | + 469% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥803 (₨560) | ₨319 | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥611 (₨426) | ₨169 | + 152% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥617 (₨430) | ₨261 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥174 (₨121) | ₨137 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥258 (₨180) | ₨71 | + 154% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,479 (₨2,428) | ₨227 | + 971% | |
| Entertainment | + 180% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 180% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,820 (₨2,665) | ₨1,211 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,638 (₨2,538) | ₨479 | + 430% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥16,372 (₨11,423) | ₨1,629 | + 601% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,169 (₨4,304) | ₨1,521 | + 183% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,131 (₨789) | ₨509 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥435 (₨303) | ₨181 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥550 (₨384) | ₨187 | + 105% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥55,862 (₨38,974) | ₨38,098 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥53 (₨37) | ₨4.97 | + 645% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,625 (₨6,715) | ₨1,484 | + 352% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥530 (₨370) | ₨269 | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 216% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,571 prices entered by 1,999 different people.
Cost of living in Japan is 216% more expensive than in India
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