Cost of living in Italy compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Italy | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (¥2,132) | ¥1,145 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (¥1,170) | ¥719 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.57 (¥756) | ¥437 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 (¥180) | ¥211 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.52 (¥477) | ¥282 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.48 (¥337) | ¥815 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (¥908) | ¥951 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.22 (¥301) | ¥984 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.71 (¥231) | ¥421 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 (¥179) | ¥268 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (¥888) | ¥1,770 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.78 (¥241) | ¥217 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 (¥182) | ¥225 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 18% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Italy | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,109 (¥150,287) | ¥194,768 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €764 (¥103,566) | ¥126,641 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €200 (¥27,112) | ¥21,178 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €710 (¥96,298) | ¥142,258 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €563 (¥76,273) | ¥80,836 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €132 (¥17,902) | ¥13,643 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (¥3,468) | ¥3,988 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €383 (¥51,904) | ¥59,521 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €133 (¥18,088) | ¥17,809 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.29 (¥582) | ¥665 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (¥1,357) | ¥2,700 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 18% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Italy | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (¥9,872) | ¥7,941 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (¥4,640) | ¥4,162 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (¥11,299) | ¥7,471 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 (¥16,434) | ¥15,388 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Italy | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,424 (¥3,446,959) | ¥2,576,380 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.71 (¥232) | ¥161 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (¥4,945) | ¥16,725 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Italy | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (¥1,301) | ¥1,370 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (¥1,151) | ¥1,955 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €83 (¥11,274) | ¥3,523 | + 220% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.82 (¥654) | ¥2,205 | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.08 (¥417) | ¥648 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.84 (¥385) | ¥409 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.28 (¥309) | ¥143 | + 116% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.78 (¥242) | ¥184 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (¥2,201) | ¥3,583 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Italy | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (¥5,542) | ¥4,280 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (¥2,263) | ¥3,593 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €56 (¥7,601) | ¥20,657 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 (¥9,811) | ¥6,242 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (¥1,237) | ¥1,034 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.67 (¥226) | ¥533 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.07 (¥688) | ¥526 | + 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €514 (¥69,721) | ¥58,872 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (¥23) | ¥41 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (¥7,052) | ¥11,178 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.84 (¥792) | ¥554 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Italy is 22% cheaper than in Japan
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