Cost of living in Italy compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 38% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Italy | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (¥2,530) | ¥1,013 | + 150% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (¥1,674) | ¥808 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.07 (¥821) | ¥613 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.53 (¥248) | ¥220 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.43 (¥718) | ¥323 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.67 (¥595) | ¥613 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (¥1,127) | ¥1,107 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.28 (¥370) | ¥766 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.64 (¥265) | ¥468 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.61 (¥260) | ¥304 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (¥1,292) | ¥1,290 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.54 (¥411) | ¥218 | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.53 (¥247) | ¥191 | + 29% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Italy | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,321 (¥213,965) | ¥365,082 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €854 (¥138,204) | ¥197,136 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €151 (¥24,435) | ¥19,132 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €990 (¥160,351) | ¥156,916 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €739 (¥119,663) | ¥102,459 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €126 (¥20,444) | ¥8,349 | + 145% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (¥4,100) | ¥4,448 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €295 (¥47,746) | ¥74,559 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €138 (¥22,314) | ¥25,414 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (¥972) | ¥1,338 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (¥1,728) | ¥2,815 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 40% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Italy | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (¥12,860) | ¥8,708 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (¥6,615) | ¥5,103 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (¥15,874) | ¥9,892 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (¥15,623) | ¥12,189 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Italy | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,973 (¥4,205,638) | ¥3,007,320 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 (¥287) | ¥174 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (¥6,278) | ¥8,198 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 6% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Italy | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (¥1,538) | ¥2,133 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (¥2,409) | ¥2,551 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €106 (¥17,152) | ¥6,000 | + 186% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.64 (¥913) | ¥1,337 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.74 (¥605) | ¥930 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.36 (¥545) | ¥622 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.06 (¥333) | ¥224 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.68 (¥272) | ¥188 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (¥3,206) | ¥4,604 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 40% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Italy | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (¥6,697) | ¥4,908 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (¥2,847) | ¥3,881 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €91 (¥14,777) | ¥7,212 | + 105% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (¥10,734) | ¥8,269 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (¥1,646) | ¥1,244 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.18 (¥353) | ¥547 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.13 (¥830) | ¥674 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,398 (¥226,355) | ¥51,659 | + 338% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (¥8,012) | ¥9,530 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (¥1,000) | ¥602 | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2025.
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Cost of living in Italy is 10% more expensive than in Japan
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