- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in Japan compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 14% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,049 (€8) | €13 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥665 (€5.09) | €8 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥487 (€3.72) | €4.30 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥208 (€1.59) | €1.29 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥319 (€2.44) | €3.76 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥813 (€6) | €2.18 | + 185% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,046 (€8) | €6 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥765 (€5.85) | €2.04 | + 187% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥418 (€3.19) | €1.35 | + 137% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥287 (€2.19) | €1.30 | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,723 (€13) | €7 | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥197 (€1.51) | €2.05 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥204 (€1.56) | €1.23 | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 33% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥234,639 (€1,795) | €1,342 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥139,507 (€1,067) | €893 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥18,617 (€142) | €121 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥133,853 (€1,024) | €799 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥96,067 (€735) | €563 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥13,573 (€104) | €117 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,072 (€31) | €23 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥58,657 (€449) | €375 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥16,832 (€129) | €115 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥860 (€7) | €4.56 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,849 (€22) | €10 | + 122% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 18% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,691 (€59) | €85 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,091 (€31) | €34 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,390 (€64) | €92 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥14,129 (€108) | €119 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 40% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,455,860 (€18,784) | €20,094 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥136 (€1.04) | €1.49 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,812 (€75) | €35 | + 113% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 25% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,245 (€10) | €9 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥998 (€8) | €10 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥3,927 (€30) | €82 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥462 (€3.53) | €4.85 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥680 (€5.20) | €3.43 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥499 (€3.82) | €3.52 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥124 (€0.95) | €2.18 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥253 (€1.93) | €1.95 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,475 (€27) | €19 | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 18% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,505 (€34) | €32 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,426 (€26) | €17 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥10,390 (€79) | €67 | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,555 (€58) | €64 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥916 (€7) | €8 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥486 (€3.71) | €1.55 | + 140% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥584 (€4.46) | €4.95 | - 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥53,237 (€407) | €480 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥49 (€0.38) | €0.24 | + 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥12,007 (€92) | €60 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥553 (€4.23) | €5.26 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Japan is 21% more expensive than in Italy
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