Cost of living in Italy compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (¥1,718) | ¥981 | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (¥1,026) | ¥700 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.42 (¥581) | ¥414 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 (¥167) | ¥205 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.54 (¥465) | ¥251 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 (¥290) | ¥659 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (¥874) | ¥964 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (¥263) | ¥743 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.26 (¥166) | ¥391 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 (¥173) | ¥296 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (¥922) | ¥1,420 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.84 (¥242) | ¥178 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.06 (¥140) | ¥217 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,130 (¥148,377) | ¥299,320 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €847 (¥111,176) | ¥164,446 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €124 (¥16,285) | ¥21,056 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €842 (¥110,511) | ¥150,152 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €548 (¥71,963) | ¥78,123 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 (¥11,571) | ¥11,902 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (¥3,352) | ¥4,118 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €362 (¥47,536) | ¥70,060 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (¥14,510) | ¥12,705 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.63 (¥740) | ¥794 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (¥1,308) | ¥2,406 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 13% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (¥10,449) | ¥7,319 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (¥4,326) | ¥4,417 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (¥10,225) | ¥8,375 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 (¥14,352) | ¥13,139 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 29% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,318 (¥3,061,776) | ¥2,627,120 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (¥188) | ¥135 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (¥4,725) | ¥10,272 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.85 (¥637) | ¥1,148 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (¥1,103) | ¥1,229 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 (¥9,396) | ¥5,176 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.15 (¥676) | ¥803 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.09 (¥406) | ¥611 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.56 (¥336) | ¥528 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.03 (¥267) | ¥152 | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.84 (¥242) | ¥258 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (¥2,282) | ¥3,156 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (¥4,347) | ¥3,672 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (¥2,364) | ¥3,638 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €102 (¥13,452) | ¥16,372 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (¥8,606) | ¥6,066 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (¥1,224) | ¥1,131 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.62 (¥213) | ¥435 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.86 (¥639) | ¥548 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €460 (¥60,365) | ¥55,862 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (¥20) | ¥53 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (¥6,541) | ¥9,625 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.57 (¥732) | ¥530 | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 21% cheaper than in Japan
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