Cost of living in Japan compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 22% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Japan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,025 (€7) | €19 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥723 (€4.85) | €9 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥519 (€3.48) | €5.24 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥197 (€1.32) | €1.34 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥316 (€2.12) | €3.71 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥629 (€4.22) | €2.83 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥962 (€6) | €7 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥902 (€6) | €2.21 | + 174% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥574 (€3.85) | €1.69 | + 128% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥285 (€1.91) | €1.43 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,208 (€8) | €8 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥184 (€1.23) | €2.26 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥206 (€1.38) | €1.28 | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 36% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Japan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥326,267 (€2,187) | €1,241 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥171,772 (€1,151) | €919 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥28,488 (€191) | €167 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥157,603 (€1,056) | €849 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥82,713 (€554) | €694 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥24,082 (€161) | €99 | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,699 (€31) | €23 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥47,482 (€318) | €275 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥32,093 (€215) | €117 | + 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,313 (€9) | €6 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,878 (€13) | €11 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 21% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Japan | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,136 (€41) | €79 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,199 (€35) | €37 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,989 (€60) | €96 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,588 (€91) | €98 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 24% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Japan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,700,660 (€18,101) | €25,780 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥165 (€1.10) | €1.84 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,143 (€68) | €36 | + 89% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| 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) | ¥2,497 (€17) | €8 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,967 (€13) | €12 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,380 (€36) | €92 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥650 (€4.36) | €7 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥938 (€6) | €4.14 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥702 (€4.70) | €3.18 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥218 (€1.46) | €2.03 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥216 (€1.45) | €2.38 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,927 (€26) | €20 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 12% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Japan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,141 (€28) | €40 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,600 (€24) | €17 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥4,000 (€27) | €74 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥5,993 (€40) | €82 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥984 (€7) | €9 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥472 (€3.16) | €1.92 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥575 (€3.86) | €4.92 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥101,122 (€678) | €763 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (€0.35) | €0.29 | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,280 (€62) | €60 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥592 (€3.97) | €5.47 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Japan is 6% more expensive than in Italy
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