- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 11% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (¥1,615) | ¥1,006 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (¥1,001) | ¥711 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.51 (¥564) | ¥445 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (¥161) | ¥198 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.66 (¥456) | ¥270 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.07 (¥259) | ¥689 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (¥865) | ¥889 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.95 (¥243) | ¥637 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.20 (¥149) | ¥430 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.36 (¥169) | ¥262 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (¥940) | ¥1,549 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.90 (¥237) | ¥212 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (¥137) | ¥195 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,322 (¥165,095) | ¥242,113 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €893 (¥111,461) | ¥121,422 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €134 (¥16,740) | ¥21,895 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €809 (¥100,944) | ¥116,929 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €547 (¥68,241) | ¥79,022 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €101 (¥12,623) | ¥12,611 | + 0% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (¥2,978) | ¥4,156 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €368 (¥45,998) | ¥55,558 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (¥13,699) | ¥16,830 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.41 (¥551) | ¥693 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (¥1,240) | ¥1,827 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 16% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €81 (¥10,122) | ¥7,207 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (¥4,187) | ¥4,012 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (¥11,983) | ¥8,544 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (¥15,264) | ¥15,007 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,830 (¥2,725,252) | ¥2,657,440 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (¥193) | ¥147 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (¥4,397) | ¥11,877 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 16% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (¥1,072) | ¥1,278 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (¥1,076) | ¥1,016 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (¥10,665) | ¥4,123 | + 159% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.20 (¥649) | ¥630 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.57 (¥445) | ¥711 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.34 (¥416) | ¥484 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.11 (¥264) | ¥145 | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 (¥252) | ¥213 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (¥2,241) | ¥2,946 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (¥4,397) | ¥4,119 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (¥2,139) | ¥3,373 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €71 (¥8,812) | ¥12,005 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €68 (¥8,430) | ¥8,157 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (¥1,107) | ¥903 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.63 (¥204) | ¥498 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.21 (¥651) | ¥551 | + 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €454 (¥56,729) | ¥49,094 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (¥25) | ¥56 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €65 (¥8,159) | ¥10,056 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.37 (¥671) | ¥474 | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 22% cheaper than in Japan
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