Cost of living in Italy compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (¥1,624) | ¥1,001 | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (¥966) | ¥722 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.39 (¥526) | ¥446 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 (¥151) | ¥214 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.41 (¥408) | ¥289 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.03 (¥243) | ¥501 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (¥777) | ¥1,246 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.85 (¥222) | ¥640 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.32 (¥158) | ¥381 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.24 (¥149) | ¥260 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (¥789) | ¥1,652 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.89 (¥226) | ¥221 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.39 (¥166) | ¥277 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,327 (¥158,830) | ¥182,340 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €921 (¥110,244) | ¥121,270 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €124 (¥14,797) | ¥15,948 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €821 (¥98,325) | ¥127,445 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €626 (¥74,963) | ¥86,552 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €90 (¥10,833) | ¥11,000 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (¥2,925) | ¥3,835 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €344 (¥41,198) | ¥39,892 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (¥14,477) | ¥10,465 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.23 (¥627) | ¥749 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (¥1,252) | ¥2,162 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (¥9,999) | ¥6,528 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (¥3,670) | ¥4,644 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (¥10,420) | ¥7,685 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (¥13,899) | ¥13,013 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,796 (¥2,729,116) | ¥2,936,380 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (¥185) | ¥142 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (¥4,317) | ¥9,348 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (¥886) | ¥1,406 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (¥1,184) | ¥929 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (¥10,185) | ¥8,740 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (¥726) | ¥554 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.23 (¥387) | ¥669 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.80 (¥335) | ¥525 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.38 (¥285) | ¥206 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.94 (¥232) | ¥238 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (¥1,981) | ¥2,654 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (¥4,410) | ¥3,275 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (¥2,042) | ¥3,323 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €88 (¥10,537) | ¥16,766 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (¥7,407) | ¥5,924 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (¥1,064) | ¥806 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.47 (¥175) | ¥520 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.03 (¥603) | ¥510 | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €462 (¥55,324) | ¥47,822 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (¥18) | ¥26 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (¥7,081) | ¥8,220 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.40 (¥646) | ¥491 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
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Cost of living in Italy is 17% cheaper than in Japan
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