💡 Cost of Food — for indian
India and Japan have very different price levels, but many Indians find Japan affordable compared to living in Mumbai or Bangalore on an IT salary. Monthly expenses of ¥90,000–¥140,000 are typical for professionals and students, with significant savings possible through shared housing and home cooking.
Community tip: Indian IT professionals often share apartments in Nishi-Kasai and Shin-Okubo where Indian grocery stores are plentiful. Cooking dal, rice, and roti at home can cut food costs by 40%.