Indians in Japan, Indians in Tokyo, India in Japan

Rice (koshihikari brand 5kg) 2,820 yen
White Bread (1kg) 422 yen
Tofu (100g) 33 yen
Beef Loin (100g) 832 yen
Pork Loin(100g) 242 yen
Chicken (100g) 121 yen
Bacon (100g) 262 yen
Milk (1,000ml) 209 yen
Butter (200g) 309 yen
Cheese (190g) 288 yen
Yogurt (500g) 223 yen
Eggs (10 pieces) 264 yen
Wheat Flour (1kg) 188 yen
Mochi Rice Cake (1kg) 1,030 yen
Tuna Fish (100g) 403 yen
Salmon (100g) 206 yen
Cabbage (1kg) 237 yen
Onion (1kg) 216 yen
Cucumber (1kg) 558 yen
Tomato (1kg) 801 yen
Lettuce (1kg) 704 yen
Carrot(1kg) 364 yen
Fuji Apple(1kg) 511 yen
Cakes (100g) 390 yen
Candies (120g) 190 yen
Chocolates (70g) 97 yen
Ice Cream (120ml) 254 yen
Potato Chips (100g) 153 yen
Mayonnaise (500g) 283 yen
Jam (170g) 207 yen
Mineral Water (2,000ml)183 yen
Sake Rice Wine(best grade 1,800ml) 2,176 yen
Vegetable Juice (900g) 296 yen
Canned Coffee (190g) 111 yen
Beer (350ml 6packs) 1,208 yen
Instant Curry (1box) 243 yen
Manju Cake (100g) 143 yen
Sandwiches (100g) 156 yen
Rice balls (1 piece) 139 yen
Bento Lunch Box(1 box) 546 yen
Tonkatsu Pork Cutlet(1 piece) 431 yen
Fried Chicken (100g) 172 yen
Instant Ramen Noodle (77g) 140 yen
Eating Out Cost in Tokyo

Sushi: Nigiri (1 serving) 1,334 yen
Sushi: Rolls(1 serving) 872 yen
Udon Noodle (1 bowl) 492 yen
Gyoza (1 serving) 428 yen
Curry Rice(1 serving) 669 yen
Tendon Tempura Rice Bowl(1 serving)1,006 yen
Hamburger (1 piece) 122 yen
Beef Bowl (1 serving) 396 yen
Delivered Pizza (1 piece) 2,038 yen
Coffee (1 cup) 440 yen
Beer (500ml) 537 yen
Other Living Cost in Tokyo

Tissue (5 boxes) 353 yen
Filter Cigarette Seven Stars (20 pieces) 280 yen
Toilet Paper (12 rolls) 291 yen
Cleaning Shirt (1 sheet) 219 yen
Cold Medicine (65 tablets) 1520 yen
Baseball Cap 2070 yen
Monthly Women's Magazine 480 yen
Stamp for Postcards 50 yen
Stamp for Letters 80 yen
Daily(morning and evening) Newspaper (Asahi: One Month) 3,925 yen
Rice Cooker 17,020 yen
Microwave oven 60,270 yen
Vacuum Cleaner 14,980 yen
Washing Machine 68,120yen
Internet Connection Fee (one month) 2,559 yen
House Rent (one month/3.3 square meter) 9,306 yen
Water Charge (one month base charge) 966 yen
Gas (one month base charge) 1,092yen

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Economical Shopping at 100 Yen Shop and time saving at Convenience stores

1OO Yen Shops

100 Yen Shops (Japanese: hyaku en shop) sell a wide range of products for 105 Yen per item (100 Yen plus 5 percent consumption tax). This corresponds to roughly one US dollar per item, making the shops a great source for travelers and residents on a budget. There are thousands of 100 Yen Shops across Japan, ranging in size from multi-storey "department stores" to small corners in shopping malls. Market leader Daiso operates over two thousand stores nationwide and pursues an aggressive expansion policy. One of the largest 100 Yen shops in central Tokyo is Daiso Harajuku in Takeshita Dori, just a few steps from Harajuku Station, while Japan's largest 100 Yen shop, Daiso Giga Machida, spans 5 floors in front of Machida Station (30 minutes, 360 Yen from Shinjuku by Odakyu Railways). Large stores in other cities include: Daiso Sapporo Chuo (South 2 West 2, Odori Station), Daiso Nagoya Sakae Skyle (Sakae Station), Daiso Osaka Nihonbashi (Nihonbashi Station), Daiso Kobe Promena (Promena Kobe, Kobe Station) and Daiso Fukuoka Kotsu Center (Fukuoka Kotsu Center, Hakata Station). By purchasing products in huge quantities and at big discounts from countries with low production and labor costs, 100 Yen Shops are able to offer an amazing range of products at a price that is often below the product's actual value. Below is a selection of products typically found at 100 Yen Shops:

Tableware
Plates, rice and miso soup bowls, tea cups, sake sets, forks, etc.

Kitchenware
Kitchen knives, dippers, microwave containers, coffee filters, detergent, aluminum foil, etc.

Tools
Hammers, measuring tapes, pliers, screwdriver sets, cutter knives, etc.

Gardenware
Watering pots, mini rakes, containers, etc.

Stationary
Boxes, report pads, memo pads, pens, pins, calligraphy brushes, etc.

Household Goods
Sewing threads, towels, socks, slippers, etc.

Leisure Goods
Ping pong sets, swimming goggles, English-Japanese dictionaries, etc.

Convenience stores :

More than 40,000 convenience stores (konbini) can be found across Japan. Strong competition between the major operators, such as Seven Eleven, Lawson and Family Mart, constantly produces new innovative products and services and makes Japanese convenience stores truly convenient. Most convenience stores are open 24 hours per day and 7 days per week. Goods offered Food products offered include a large range of meals, snacks and sweets, such as rice balls, sandwiches, bread, rice crackers, chips, chocolate, lunch boxes, salads, dairy products, instant noodles, microwave meals and various hot dishes like nikuman and oden. Cold dishes can also be heated up by the store personnel. Beverages offered range from sport drinks, tea, coffee, soft drinks, juices, water and milk to vitamin drinks. Both, hot and cold beverages are available. Many convenience stores also sell alcoholic beverages including beer, happoshu, chuhai, nihonshu, shochu and wines. Other goods available include body care products, cosmetics, batteries, blank CDs and tapes, umbrellas, newspapers, magazines and comics. Some stores, particularly outside of the city centers, have a toilet. Services offered Convenience stores also offer a wide range of services, many of which can be accessed through automated multi-purpose terminals (the user menu is usually in Japanese only):

ATM: ATMs offer various banking services and often also serve as the above mentioned multi-purpose terminals. Foreign credit and debit cards are usually not recognized by the ATMs found in convenience stores.
Copier/Fax: A copy machine and fax is available at most convenience stores. If not the ATM, it is usually the copy machine which serves as the store's multi-purpose terminal.
Ticket Reservations: Tickets for sport events, concerts, theme parks, highway buses and other travel services can be purchased at the multi-purpose terminal.
Digital Camera Prints: You can get prints of digital pictures by inserting your camera's memory card into the multi-purpose terminal. Depending on the store, the prints will be ready instantly or can be picked up later.
Bill Payment: Many bills, including utility, cell phone and insurance bills, can be paid at convenience stores.
Delivery Services: At many stores, it is possible to drop off or pick up deliveries (takuhaibin), such as parcels or luggage. A limited range of postal services, such as the sale of post cards and stamps, is also available.

Below is a sample layout of a typical Japanese convenience store:

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Saving Money in Shopping in Japan

Flea Markets in Osaka
If you want to save some money in shopping while you are in Japan, consider visiting a flea market near you. There are used clothes, accessories, toys, shoes, books, potteries, pictures, and lots more. You might be able to find good souvenirs at good prices. Flea markets are held at parks, parking lots, department stores, shrines, temples, and so on. Many large flea markets are organized by associations like Japan Garage Sale Association (06-6362-6322), Japan Flea Market Association (06-6531-8417), Tokyo Recycle Campaign Citizen's Association (03-3384-6666), and Recycle Campaign Citizen's Association (03-3226-6800).

Most of the flea markets are held irregularly, so make sure to check schedules before you go.

Also, flea markets aren't usually open when it rains.

Flea Markets in Osaka:

Tsurumi Ryokuchi Flea Market
Location: Ryokuchi Koen Tsurumi-ku Osaka-city
Access: Subway Tsurumi Ryokuchi Station
Admission: 300 yen (adults) / 100 yen (elementary students)
Open irregularly.

www.recycler.org (Recycle shop)

http://www.freemarket-go.com/ (Flea market)

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