Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Japan is 3.65 times more expensive as compared to Nigeria.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Japan and Nigeria. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Japan and Nigeria.
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 Indicators  | Japan  | Nigeria  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 150,000 JPY (1,020 USD) | 500,000 NGN (650 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 250,000 JPY (1,700 USD) | 800,000 NGN (1,040 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 350,000 JPY (2,380 USD) | 1,200,000 NGN (1,560 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 80,000 JPY (544 USD) | 300,000 NGN (390 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 150,000 JPY (1,020 USD) | 500,000 NGN (650 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 220,000 JPY (1,496 USD) | 800,000 NGN (1,040 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 1.5 % | 1.8 % |
Realtor Commission  | 3 % | 5 % |
Property Taxes  | 1.4 % | 0.5 to 1.5 % |
The average housing cost in Japan is 1.55 times more expensive than Nigeria.
Indicators | Japan | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 500,000 JPY (3,400 USD) | 2,000,000 NGN (2,600 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 10,000 JPY (68 USD) | 20,000 NGN (26 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) | 15,000 NGN (19.50 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 7,000 JPY (47.60 USD) | 25,000 NGN (32.50 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) | 15,000 NGN (19.50 USD) |
If you lived in Japan, instead of Nigeria, you would have to pay 32.09% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Japan costs 1.31 times more compared to Nigeria.
Indicators | Japan | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) | 20,000 NGN (26 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) | 7,000 NGN (9.10 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) | 5,000 NGN (6.50 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) | 15,000 NGN (19.50 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 50.25% more in Japan compared to Nigeria.
Indicators | Japan | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 500 JPY (3.40 USD) | 800 NGN (1.04 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 200 JPY (1.36 USD) | 400 NGN (0.52 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 100 JPY (0.68 USD) | 200 NGN (0.26 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) | 300 NGN (0.39 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) | 700 NGN (0.91 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 800 JPY (5.44 USD) | 1,500 NGN (1.95 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 1,200 JPY (8.16 USD) | 1,500 NGN (1.95 USD) |
In Japan, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 2.62 times more expensive than the cost in Nigeria.
If you lived in Japan, instead of Nigeria, you would have to pay 229.34% more for Groceries.
Indicators | Japan | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 600 JPY (4.08 USD) | 1,000 NGN (1.30 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 200 JPY (1.36 USD) | 600 NGN (0.78 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 400 JPY (2.72 USD) | 800 NGN (1.04 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) | 600 NGN (0.78 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 250 JPY (1.70 USD) | 500 NGN (0.65 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 500 JPY (3.40 USD) | 800 NGN (1.04 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) | 600 NGN (0.78 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 600 JPY (4.08 USD) | 1,000 NGN (1.30 USD) |
If you lived in Japan, instead of Nigeria, you would have to pay 2.79 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Japan | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 1,000 JPY (6.80 USD) | 2,000 NGN (2.60 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) | 7,000 NGN (9.10 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 800 JPY (5.44 USD) | 1,000 NGN (1.30 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 400 JPY (2.72 USD) | 300 NGN (0.39 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 200 JPY (1.36 USD) | 200 NGN (0.26 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 1,200 JPY (8.16 USD) | 3,000 NGN (3.90 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) | 2,000 NGN (2.60 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 500 JPY (3.40 USD) | 1,500 NGN (1.95 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 226.15% more in Japan compared to Nigeria.
Indicators | Japan | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) | 3,000 NGN (3.90 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 800 JPY (5.44 USD) | 1,500 NGN (1.95 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) | 600 NGN (0.78 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 500 JPY (3.40 USD) | 1,200 NGN (1.56 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) | 3,000 NGN (3.90 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) | 5,000 NGN (6.50 USD) |
If you lived in Japan, instead of Nigeria, you would have to pay 3.88 times more for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Japan | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 10,000 JPY (68 USD) | 15,000 NGN (19.50 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 200 JPY (1.36 USD) | 200 NGN (0.26 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | 12,000 JPY (81.60 USD) | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 30,000 JPY (204 USD) | 50,000 NGN (65 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 500 JPY (3.40 USD) | 500 NGN (0.65 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) | 300 NGN (0.39 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 7,000 JPY (47.60 USD) | 15,000 NGN (19.50 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 500 JPY (3.40 USD) | 200 NGN (0.26 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 200 JPY (1.36 USD) | 100 NGN (0.13 USD) |
If you lived in Japan, instead of Nigeria, you would have to pay 3.91 times more for transportation.
Indicators | Japan | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 3,000,000 JPY (20,400 USD) | 1,500,000 NGN (1,950 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 50,000 JPY (340 USD) | 50,000 NGN (65 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 10,000 JPY (68 USD) | 10,000 NGN (13 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 100,000 JPY (680 USD) | 30,000 NGN (39 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 15,000 JPY (102 USD) | 15,000 NGN (19.50 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 1.5 % | 12 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 150 JPY (1.02 USD) | 300 NGN (0.39 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 600 JPY (4.08 USD) | 1,200 NGN (1.56 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | 1,000 JPY 6.80 USD | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 10.34 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Japan compared to that of Nigeria.
Indicators | Japan | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) | 3,000 NGN (3.90 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) | 7,000 NGN (9.10 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 3,500 JPY (23.80 USD) | 5,000 NGN (6.50 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 2,500 JPY (17 USD) | 2,000 NGN (2.60 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) | 5,000 NGN (6.50 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) | 3,000 NGN (3.90 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 2,500 JPY (17 USD) | 3,000 NGN (3.90 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 8,000 JPY (54.40 USD) | 25,000 NGN (32.50 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 15,000 JPY (102 USD) | 15,000 NGN (19.50 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) | 2,000 NGN (2.60 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) | 1,000 NGN (1.30 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 800 JPY (5.44 USD) | 500 NGN (0.65 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 50,000 JPY (340 USD) | 25,000 NGN (32.50 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 10,000 JPY (68 USD) | 10,000 NGN (13 USD) |
If you lived in Japan, instead of Nigeria, you would have to pay 5.32 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Japan | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 20,000 JPY (136 USD) | 8,000 NGN (10.40 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | 8,000 JPY (54.40 USD) | 5,000 NGN (6.50 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) | 2,000 NGN (2.60 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) | 5,000 NGN (6.50 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) | 3,000 NGN (3.90 USD) |
Haircuts  | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) | 1,500 NGN (1.95 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) | 3,000 NGN (3.90 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 400 JPY (2.72 USD) | 500 NGN (0.65 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 250 JPY (1.70 USD) | 200 NGN (0.26 USD) |
If you lived in Japan, instead of Nigeria, you would have to pay 9.21 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Japan | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 12,000 JPY (81.60 USD) | 40,000 NGN (52 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) | 6,000 NGN (7.80 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) | 12,000 NGN (15.60 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) | 8,000 NGN (10.40 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 25,000 JPY (170 USD) | 30,000 NGN (39 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) | 10,000 NGN (13 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) | 8,000 NGN (10.40 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 10,000 JPY (68 USD) | 20,000 NGN (26 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 8,000 JPY (54.40 USD) | 20,000 NGN (26 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 8,000 JPY (54.40 USD) | 15,000 NGN (19.50 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) | 12,000 NGN (15.60 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 1,000 JPY (6.80 USD) | 1,000 NGN (1.30 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 1,000 JPY (6.80 USD) | 1,500 NGN (1.95 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) | 500 NGN (0.65 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 300 JPY (2.04 USD) | 500 NGN (0.65 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 8,000 JPY (54.40 USD) | 12,000 NGN (15.60 USD) |
Sportswear  | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) | 8,000 NGN (10.40 USD) |
If you lived in Japan, instead of Nigeria, you would have to pay 2.80 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Japan | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) | 4,000 NGN (5.20 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) | 6,000 NGN (7.80 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 5,000 JPY (34 USD) | 8,000 NGN (10.40 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 40,000 JPY (272 USD) | 25,000 NGN (32.50 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 35,000 JPY (238 USD) | 20,000 NGN (26 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) | 4,000 NGN (5.20 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 20,000 JPY (136 USD) | 20,000 NGN (26 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) | 6,000 NGN (7.80 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 15,000 JPY (102 USD) | 20,000 NGN (26 USD) |
If you lived in Japan, instead of Nigeria, you would have to pay 5.93 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Japan | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 30,000 JPY (204 USD) | 40,000 NGN (52 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 60,000 JPY (408 USD) | 60,000 NGN (78 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 70,000 JPY (476 USD) | 70,000 NGN (91 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 120,000 JPY (816 USD) | 90,000 NGN (117 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 100,000 JPY (680 USD) | 120,000 NGN (156 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 250,000 JPY (1,700 USD) | 180,000 NGN (234 USD) |
After School Activities  | 7,000 JPY (47.60 USD) | 5,000 NGN (6.50 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 8,000 JPY (54.40 USD) | 30,000 NGN (39 USD) |
Tutoring  | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) | 3,000 NGN (3.90 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) | 5,000 NGN (6.50 USD) |
School Supplies  | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) | 2,000 NGN (2.60 USD) |
If you lived in Japan, instead of Nigeria, you would have to pay 5.68 times more for school and education.
Indicators | Japan | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 1,800 JPY (12.24 USD) | 1,500 NGN (1.95 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 2,500 JPY (17 USD) | 2,000 NGN (2.60 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) | 3,000 NGN (3.90 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 3,500 JPY (23.80 USD) | 2,500 NGN (3.25 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) | 5,000 NGN (6.50 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) | 3,000 NGN (3.90 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 1,200 JPY (8.16 USD) | 1,000 NGN (1.30 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) | 1,500 NGN (1.95 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) | 2,000 NGN (2.60 USD) |
Bowling  | 1,000 JPY (6.80 USD) | 1,500 NGN (1.95 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 1,200 JPY (8.16 USD) | 1,500 NGN (1.95 USD) |
Video Games  | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) | 6,000 NGN (7.80 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) | 2,000 NGN (2.60 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) | 1,500 NGN (1.95 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 15,000 JPY (102 USD) | 50,000 NGN (65 USD) |
If you lived in Japan, instead of Nigeria, you would have to pay 3.22 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Japan | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) | 25,000 NGN (32.50 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) | 15,000 NGN (19.50 USD) |
Art Classes  | 2,500 JPY (17 USD) | 3,000 NGN (3.90 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 2,000 JPY (13.60 USD) | 2,000 NGN (2.60 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) | 4,000 NGN (5.20 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 3,000 JPY (20.40 USD) | 4,000 NGN (5.20 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 1,500 JPY (10.20 USD) | 1,000 NGN (1.30 USD) |
Educational Software  | 4,000 JPY (27.20 USD) | 15,000 NGN (19.50 USD) |
If you lived in Japan, instead of Nigeria, you would have to pay 1.97 times more for Private Classes.
Indicators | Japan | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 400,000 JPY (2,720 USD) | 200,000 NGN (260 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 300,000 JPY (2,040 USD) | 120,000 NGN (156 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 33.33 JPY per hour (0.23 USD) | 1,000 NGN per hour (1.30 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 40,000 JPY (272 USD) | 20,000 NGN (26 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 10 % | 0 to 7.5 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 15 % | 7 % |
Pension Contributions  | 10 % | 8 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 70 | 40 |
Median Household Income  | 600,000 JPY (4,080 USD) | 1,200,000 NGN (1,560 USD) |
If you lived in Japan, you would earn 4.55 times more salary as compared to Nigeria.
Indicators | Japan | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 10,000 JPY (68 USD) | 5,000 NGN (6.50 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 8,000 JPY (54.40 USD) | 7,000 NGN (9.10 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 7,000 JPY (47.60 USD) | 7,000 NGN (9.10 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 6,000 JPY (40.80 USD) | 6,000 NGN (7.80 USD) |
Professional Services cost 6.49 times more in Japan, as compared to Nigeria.
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