Cost of living in Japan compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 7% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥941 (€7) | €13 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥695 (€5.39) | €8 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥426 (€3.30) | €4.46 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥203 (€1.57) | €1.22 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥244 (€1.89) | €3.61 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥653 (€5.07) | €2.23 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥888 (€7) | €7 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥792 (€6) | €2.03 | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥389 (€3.01) | €1.33 | + 126% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥306 (€2.37) | €1.24 | + 91% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,351 (€10) | €7 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥185 (€1.44) | €1.89 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥246 (€1.91) | €0.97 | + 96% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 59% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥295,978 (€2,294) | €1,099 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥169,167 (€1,311) | €750 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥25,258 (€196) | €119 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥144,655 (€1,121) | €844 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥80,593 (€625) | €540 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥13,235 (€103) | €83 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,060 (€31) | €24 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥55,604 (€431) | €353 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥10,692 (€83) | €103 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥778 (€6) | €5.73 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,599 (€20) | €11 | + 87% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 13% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,849 (€53) | €81 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,780 (€37) | €36 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,249 (€64) | €76 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,511 (€97) | €111 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 43% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,585,890 (€20,043) | €24,170 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥135 (€1.05) | €1.41 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,445 (€81) | €36 | + 124% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 8% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,225 (€9) | €5.59 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,626 (€13) | €9 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥6,148 (€48) | €77 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥812 (€6) | €5.60 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥655 (€5.08) | €3.30 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥501 (€3.89) | €2.86 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥170 (€1.32) | €1.95 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥229 (€1.77) | €1.82 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,983 (€23) | €17 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 13% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,633 (€28) | €33 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,657 (€28) | €18 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥12,969 (€101) | €80 | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,422 (€50) | €65 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,122 (€9) | €9 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥445 (€3.45) | €1.66 | + 107% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥556 (€4.31) | €4.83 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥52,544 (€407) | €456 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥40 (€0.31) | €0.20 | + 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,497 (€74) | €48 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥525 (€4.07) | €5.56 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Japan is 29% more expensive than in Italy
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