How Much Everyday Items Cost in Japan vs Nepal

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Moving to Japan from Nepal feels like stepping into a new world — not just in culture, but also in price tags! Many Nepali students and workers often get surprised when they see the price difference in daily items. Some things are super expensive, while some are actually cheaper than Nepal.

Let’s break down the real numbers so you know exactly what to expect:

Housing

Item	Nepal (Kathmandu)	Japan (Tokyo)
1BHK apartment (city center)	~NPR 15,000-20,000	~NPR 80,000-1,20,000 (¥80,000 – ¥1,20,000)
1BHK apartment (outskirts)	~NPR 8,000-20,000	~NPR 50,000-70,000 (¥50,000 – ¥70,000)

Verdict:
🏠 Japan = 3x to 5x more expensive.
But: Quality, safety, cleanliness much higher in Japan.

Food & Groceries

Item	Nepal	Japan
5 kg rice	~NPR 600	~NPR 1800 (¥1800)
1 liter milk	~NPR 100	~NPR 180 (¥180)
1 dozen eggs	~NPR 200	~NPR 300 (¥300)
1 kg chicken	~NPR 500	~NPR 900 (¥900)
1 kg apple	~NPR 200	~NPR 500 (¥500)

Transportation

Item	Nepal	Japan
Local bus fare	~NPR 20-50	~NPR 150-250 (¥150-¥250)

Medical & Insurance

Item	Nepal	Japan
Doctor visit	~NPR 1000-3000	~NPR 2000-4000 (¥2000-¥4000)
Health insurance (monthly)	Rare	~NPR 4000-7000 (¥4000-¥7000)

Verdict:
Japan has mandatory health insurance, but it covers almost 70% of medical costs. Much better medical system overall.

Mobile & Internet

Item	Nepal	Japan
Mobile data	~NPR 500-1000	~NPR 1500-3000 (¥1500-¥3000)
Home internet	~NPR 1600 – 2000	~NPR 4000-5000 (¥4000-¥5000)

Clothes & Lifestyle

Item	Nepal	Japan
T-shirt/ Jeans pant	~NPR 1000-3000	~NPR 2000-4000 (¥2000-¥4000)
Shoes	~NPR 2000-6000	~NPR 8000-15000 (¥8000-¥15000)

Electricity & Utilities

Item	Nepal	Japan
Electricity bill (monthly)	~NPR 1000-2000	~NPR 4000-8000 (¥4000-¥8000)
Water bill	~NPR 500	~NPR 2000 (¥2000)

Bonus Truth: Income difference

Japan average student part-time income: ¥80,000 – ¥1,20,000/month (NPR 80,000 – 1,20,000)
Nepal average student income: ~NPR 10,000 – 20,000/month (if lucky)

So while expenses are high in Japan, income opportunities are much bigger.