Cost of living in Japan compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 31% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Japan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,043 (€7) | €16 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥796 (€5.03) | €10 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥518 (€3.27) | €5.35 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥219 (€1.38) | €1.44 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥320 (€2.02) | €4.08 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥564 (€3.56) | €3.15 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,287 (€8) | €7 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥611 (€3.86) | €2.42 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥399 (€2.52) | €1.79 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥307 (€1.94) | €1.44 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,249 (€8) | €8 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥203 (€1.28) | €2.59 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥177 (€1.12) | €1.60 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 10% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Japan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥358,144 (€2,260) | €1,579 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥172,957 (€1,092) | €1,076 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥20,112 (€127) | €196 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥167,408 (€1,057) | €1,094 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥104,544 (€660) | €746 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥13,280 (€84) | €123 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,420 (€28) | €33 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥61,842 (€390) | €318 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥10,283 (€65) | €121 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,221 (€8) | €7 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,831 (€18) | €10 | + 75% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 26% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Japan | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,396 (€53) | €85 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,233 (€33) | €36 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,285 (€59) | €97 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,490 (€79) | €123 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 9% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Japan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,997,460 (€18,918) | €29,301 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥169 (€1.07) | €1.82 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,067 (€57) | €37 | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 7% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Japan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥2,533 (€16) | €9 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥2,993 (€19) | €10 | + 97% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥6,000 (€38) | €106 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥1,337 (€8) | €7 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥948 (€5.98) | €3.62 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥622 (€3.92) | €3.24 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥224 (€1.41) | €2.75 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥204 (€1.29) | €2.29 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,495 (€28) | €20 | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 23% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Japan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,113 (€32) | €40 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,833 (€24) | €19 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥12,839 (€81) | €95 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,916 (€50) | €81 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,898 (€12) | €9 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥532 (€3.36) | €1.93 | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥696 (€4.39) | €5.30 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥51,659 (€326) | €821 | - 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (€0.33) | €0.45 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,541 (€60) | €54 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥598 (€3.77) | €5.99 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2024.
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Cost of living in Japan is 8% cheaper than in Italy
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