- Cost of Living
- Japan
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in Japan compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 12% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,060 (€8) | €13 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥668 (€5.07) | €8 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥489 (€3.71) | €4.32 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥205 (€1.56) | €1.28 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥304 (€2.31) | €3.86 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥805 (€6) | €2.20 | + 178% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,035 (€8) | €6 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥757 (€5.75) | €2.02 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥427 (€3.24) | €1.32 | + 145% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥292 (€2.21) | €1.34 | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,706 (€13) | €7 | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥200 (€1.52) | €2.01 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥203 (€1.54) | €1.27 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 34% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥246,413 (€1,870) | €1,279 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥141,665 (€1,075) | €871 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥19,065 (€145) | €128 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥129,819 (€985) | €791 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥88,209 (€669) | €550 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥13,050 (€99) | €128 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,177 (€32) | €23 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥59,797 (€454) | €390 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥18,392 (€140) | €112 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥848 (€6) | €4.77 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,575 (€20) | €10 | + 101% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 15% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,514 (€65) | €85 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,244 (€32) | €35 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,631 (€66) | €91 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,887 (€105) | €120 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 42% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,423,970 (€18,398) | €20,246 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥137 (€1.04) | €1.49 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,169 (€77) | €35 | + 118% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 24% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,229 (€9) | €9 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥998 (€8) | €9 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,043 (€31) | €83 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥491 (€3.73) | €4.99 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥659 (€5.00) | €3.43 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥499 (€3.79) | €3.08 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥124 (€0.94) | €2.22 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥248 (€1.88) | €2.02 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,314 (€25) | €19 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 16% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,543 (€34) | €32 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,386 (€26) | €17 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥10,226 (€78) | €68 | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,804 (€59) | €63 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥918 (€7) | €9 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥479 (€3.63) | €1.58 | + 131% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥573 (€4.35) | €4.99 | - 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥53,237 (€404) | €479 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥44 (€0.33) | €0.24 | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥11,808 (€90) | €59 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥546 (€4.14) | €5.28 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Japan is 21% more expensive than in Italy
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