- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (¥1,701) | ¥1,038 | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (¥1,028) | ¥691 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.49 (¥579) | ¥436 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (¥166) | ¥203 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.88 (¥501) | ¥287 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.18 (¥281) | ¥777 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (¥819) | ¥927 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (¥267) | ¥688 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (¥171) | ¥416 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.33 (¥172) | ¥277 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (¥973) | ¥1,538 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 (¥250) | ¥199 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (¥160) | ¥198 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,305 (¥168,174) | ¥218,000 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €882 (¥113,627) | ¥123,235 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €132 (¥16,988) | ¥21,518 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €762 (¥98,131) | ¥110,576 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €525 (¥67,682) | ¥71,567 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €124 (¥15,992) | ¥12,926 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (¥3,021) | ¥4,101 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €392 (¥50,490) | ¥55,558 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (¥14,567) | ¥16,537 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.48 (¥577) | ¥711 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (¥1,259) | ¥1,838 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 14% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (¥10,990) | ¥7,197 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (¥4,193) | ¥4,336 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (¥11,818) | ¥8,421 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (¥14,435) | ¥13,972 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,683 (¥2,536,424) | ¥2,510,720 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (¥196) | ¥145 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (¥4,618) | ¥11,257 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 33% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (¥1,227) | ¥1,278 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (¥1,129) | ¥1,019 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €86 (¥11,064) | ¥3,622 | + 205% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.09 (¥656) | ¥612 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.59 (¥463) | ¥707 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.95 (¥380) | ¥455 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.24 (¥288) | ¥137 | + 110% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (¥257) | ¥229 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (¥2,317) | ¥2,939 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (¥4,296) | ¥4,071 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (¥2,149) | ¥3,365 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (¥8,251) | ¥14,181 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (¥8,295) | ¥7,647 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (¥1,106) | ¥964 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.58 (¥204) | ¥487 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.97 (¥641) | ¥586 | + 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €458 (¥58,985) | ¥49,094 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (¥31) | ¥56 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €57 (¥7,372) | ¥10,339 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (¥685) | ¥468 | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 18% cheaper than in Japan
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