Cost of living in Italy compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 25% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Italy | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (¥2,644) | ¥1,028 | + 157% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (¥1,456) | ¥723 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.31 (¥799) | ¥519 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 (¥200) | ¥197 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.75 (¥564) | ¥316 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.92 (¥439) | ¥629 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (¥1,069) | ¥962 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.22 (¥334) | ¥902 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.60 (¥241) | ¥574 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.34 (¥202) | ¥285 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (¥1,326) | ¥1,208 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.94 (¥292) | ¥184 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 (¥203) | ¥206 | - 1% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Italy | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,241 (¥186,634) | ¥326,267 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €919 (¥138,196) | ¥171,772 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €167 (¥25,064) | ¥28,488 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €849 (¥127,704) | ¥157,603 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €709 (¥106,694) | ¥82,713 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €99 (¥14,848) | ¥24,082 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (¥3,401) | ¥4,699 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €275 (¥41,444) | ¥47,482 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €117 (¥17,645) | ¥32,093 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (¥966) | ¥1,313 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (¥1,628) | ¥1,878 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 28% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Italy | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (¥11,882) | ¥6,136 | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (¥5,546) | ¥5,199 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (¥14,427) | ¥8,989 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (¥14,675) | ¥13,588 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Italy | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,654 (¥3,859,180) | ¥2,700,660 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 (¥277) | ¥165 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (¥5,437) | ¥10,143 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| 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) | €8 (¥1,263) | ¥2,497 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (¥1,870) | ¥1,967 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €92 (¥13,843) | ¥5,380 | + 157% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 (¥1,056) | ¥650 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.14 (¥623) | ¥938 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.18 (¥478) | ¥702 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.03 (¥305) | ¥218 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.38 (¥358) | ¥216 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (¥2,990) | ¥3,927 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 14% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Italy | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (¥6,027) | ¥4,141 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (¥2,627) | ¥3,600 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €74 (¥11,177) | ¥4,000 | + 179% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €82 (¥12,402) | ¥5,993 | + 107% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (¥1,364) | ¥984 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.92 (¥289) | ¥472 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.92 (¥740) | ¥575 | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €724 (¥108,848) | ¥101,122 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.29 (¥44) | ¥52 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (¥8,952) | ¥9,280 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.47 (¥823) | ¥592 | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Italy is 5% cheaper than in Japan
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