- 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 | ¥1,006 (€8) | €13 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ¥711 (€5.70) | €8 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥445 (€3.56) | €4.51 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥198 (€1.59) | €1.29 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥270 (€2.16) | €3.66 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥689 (€5.52) | €2.07 | + 167% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥889 (€7) | €7 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥637 (€5.11) | €1.95 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥430 (€3.44) | €1.20 | + 188% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥262 (€2.10) | €1.36 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,549 (€12) | €8 | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ¥212 (€1.70) | €1.90 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥195 (€1.56) | €1.10 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 29% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ¥242,113 (€1,939) | €1,322 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ¥121,422 (€973) | €893 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,895 (€175) | €134 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ¥116,929 (€937) | €809 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ¥79,022 (€633) | €547 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ¥12,611 (€101) | €101 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ¥4,156 (€33) | €24 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ¥55,558 (€445) | €368 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥16,830 (€135) | €110 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥693 (€5.55) | €4.41 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,827 (€15) | €10 | + 47% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 13% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,207 (€58) | €81 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ¥4,012 (€32) | €34 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,544 (€68) | €96 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥15,007 (€120) | €122 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 68% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,657,440 (€21,287) | €21,830 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥147 (€1.18) | €1.54 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,877 (€95) | €35 | + 170% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 14% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,278 (€10) | €9 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,016 (€8) | €9 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,123 (€33) | €85 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ¥630 (€5.05) | €5.20 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥711 (€5.70) | €3.57 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥484 (€3.87) | €3.34 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥145 (€1.16) | €2.11 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥213 (€1.71) | €2.02 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,946 (€24) | €18 | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 21% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,119 (€33) | €35 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,373 (€27) | €17 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥12,005 (€96) | €71 | + 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,157 (€65) | €68 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥903 (€7) | €9 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥498 (€3.99) | €1.63 | + 145% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥551 (€4.41) | €5.21 | - 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ¥49,094 (€393) | €454 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥56 (€0.45) | €0.20 | + 124% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,056 (€81) | €65 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ¥474 (€3.80) | €5.37 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Japan is 28% more expensive than in Italy
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