- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in Japan compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 10% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,066 (€8) | €13 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥676 (€5.16) | €8 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥497 (€3.79) | €4.43 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥203 (€1.55) | €1.28 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥297 (€2.27) | €3.91 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥791 (€6) | €2.21 | + 174% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥924 (€7) | €6 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥748 (€5.71) | €2.06 | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥429 (€3.28) | €1.37 | + 139% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥281 (€2.15) | €1.39 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,661 (€13) | €7 | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥195 (€1.49) | €1.97 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥199 (€1.52) | €1.25 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 22% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥217,864 (€1,663) | €1,279 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥136,533 (€1,042) | €873 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥19,622 (€150) | €129 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥113,659 (€868) | €788 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥71,360 (€545) | €544 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥12,437 (€95) | €124 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,275 (€33) | €23 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥57,256 (€437) | €388 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥15,779 (€120) | €109 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥735 (€5.61) | €4.62 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,185 (€17) | €10 | + 72% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 12% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,366 (€64) | €87 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,467 (€34) | €34 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,902 (€60) | €91 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥14,620 (€112) | €118 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 46% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,517,540 (€19,218) | €20,246 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥140 (€1.07) | €1.51 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,332 (€79) | €36 | + 122% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 23% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,278 (€10) | €9 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,019 (€8) | €9 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥3,956 (€30) | €81 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥567 (€4.33) | €5.19 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥681 (€5.20) | €3.60 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥495 (€3.78) | €3.06 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥133 (€1.02) | €2.30 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥261 (€1.99) | €1.96 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,143 (€24) | €18 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 23% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,305 (€33) | €33 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,413 (€26) | €17 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥14,181 (€108) | €67 | + 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,033 (€61) | €63 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥968 (€7) | €9 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥479 (€3.66) | €1.58 | + 131% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥594 (€4.54) | €4.89 | - 7% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥52,524 (€401) | €462 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥62 (€0.47) | €0.24 | + 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,702 (€82) | €59 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥468 (€3.58) | €5.30 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Japan is 20% more expensive than in Italy
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