Cost of living in Japan compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 4% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Japan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,097 (€8) | €17 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥719 (€5.27) | €8 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥437 (€3.20) | €4.83 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥203 (€1.49) | €1.33 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥293 (€2.15) | €3.53 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥815 (€5.97) | €2.37 | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥951 (€7) | €7 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥984 (€7) | €2.18 | + 231% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥421 (€3.09) | €1.64 | + 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥268 (€1.96) | €1.28 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,770 (€13) | €7 | + 87% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥209 (€1.53) | €1.83 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥183 (€1.34) | €1.26 | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 16% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Japan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥186,010 (€1,363) | €1,166 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥124,160 (€910) | €762 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥20,300 (€149) | €200 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥142,258 (€1,043) | €705 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥74,491 (€546) | €562 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥12,692 (€93) | €132 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,895 (€29) | €25 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥59,521 (€436) | €389 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥17,809 (€131) | €144 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥609 (€4.47) | €4.52 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,700 (€20) | €10 | + 96% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 16% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Japan | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,941 (€58) | €72 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,162 (€31) | €34 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥7,471 (€55) | €83 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥15,388 (€113) | €122 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 88% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Japan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,576,380 (€18,885) | €25,424 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥161 (€1.18) | €1.72 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥15,966 (€117) | €35 | + 231% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is about the same as in Italy | ||||
| Japan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,370 (€10) | €10 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,955 (€14) | €8 | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥3,911 (€29) | €76 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥2,205 (€16) | €5.37 | + 201% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥648 (€4.75) | €3.12 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥409 (€3.00) | €2.72 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥143 (€1.05) | €2.17 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥184 (€1.35) | €1.66 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,040 (€30) | €17 | + 78% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 11% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Japan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,280 (€31) | €40 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,599 (€26) | €17 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥20,657 (€151) | €56 | + 170% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,242 (€46) | €72 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,034 (€8) | €9 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥533 (€3.91) | €1.67 | + 134% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥526 (€3.85) | €4.96 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥58,872 (€432) | €514 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥41 (€0.30) | €0.17 | + 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥11,178 (€82) | €52 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥554 (€4.06) | €5.84 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2022.
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Cost of living in Japan is 25% more expensive than in Italy
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