Cost of living in Japan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 101% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 101% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Japan | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,023 (₨605) | ₨374 | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥714 (₨422) | ₨326 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥519 (₨307) | ₨167 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥198 (₨117) | ₨58 | + 102% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥315 (₨186) | ₨89 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥629 (₨372) | ₨39 | + 866% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥962 (₨569) | ₨248 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥902 (₨533) | ₨154 | + 246% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥574 (₨340) | ₨31 | + 987% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥285 (₨168) | ₨169 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,252 (₨741) | ₨786 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥179 (₨106) | ₨91 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥206 (₨122) | ₨38 | + 223% | |
| Housing | + 245% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 245% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Japan | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥306,878 (₨181,485) | ₨40,236 | + 351% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥171,772 (₨101,585) | ₨24,523 | + 314% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥28,417 (₨16,806) | ₨5,797 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥157,603 (₨93,205) | ₨25,108 | + 271% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥82,713 (₨48,916) | ₨15,774 | + 210% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥24,082 (₨14,242) | ₨6,512 | + 119% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,709 (₨2,785) | ₨657 | + 324% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥47,482 (₨28,081) | ₨30,817 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥32,093 (₨18,979) | ₨11,976 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,313 (₨777) | ₨538 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,878 (₨1,111) | ₨425 | + 161% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 27% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Japan | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,136 (₨3,629) | ₨2,477 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,199 (₨3,074) | ₨2,797 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,989 (₨5,316) | ₨4,303 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,588 (₨8,036) | ₨3,087 | + 160% | |
| Transportation | + 142% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 142% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Japan | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,700,660 (₨1,597,149) | ₨1,248,440 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥165 (₨97) | ₨104 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,143 (₨5,999) | ₨1,115 | + 438% | |
| Personal Care | + 172% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 172% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Japan | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥2,497 (₨1,477) | ₨144 | + 924% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,967 (₨1,163) | ₨241 | + 382% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,380 (₨3,182) | ₨891 | + 257% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥650 (₨384) | ₨413 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥938 (₨554) | ₨226 | + 145% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥702 (₨415) | ₨274 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥216 (₨128) | ₨170 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥216 (₨128) | ₨96 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,060 (₨2,401) | ₨309 | + 677% | |
| Entertainment | + 127% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 127% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Japan | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,579 (₨2,708) | ₨1,438 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,600 (₨2,129) | ₨603 | + 253% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥4,000 (₨2,366) | ₨1,419 | + 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥5,999 (₨3,548) | ₨1,942 | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥954 (₨564) | ₨733 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥472 (₨279) | ₨229 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥583 (₨345) | ₨183 | + 88% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥67,950 (₨40,185) | ₨50,214 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (₨31) | ₨1.43 | + 2043% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,405 (₨5,562) | ₨1,560 | + 257% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥592 (₨350) | ₨267 | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 148% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Japan is 148% more expensive than in India
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