Cost of living in Japan compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 31% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Japan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,031 (€6) | €16 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥803 (€4.98) | €11 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥518 (€3.21) | €5.40 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥223 (€1.38) | €1.45 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥320 (€1.98) | €3.81 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥564 (€3.50) | €3.14 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,287 (€8) | €7 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥611 (€3.79) | €2.28 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥399 (€2.47) | €1.77 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥307 (€1.90) | €1.39 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,249 (€8) | €8 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥208 (€1.29) | €2.64 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥176 (€1.09) | €1.61 | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 9% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Japan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥365,189 (€2,264) | €1,551 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥186,450 (€1,156) | €1,048 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥20,112 (€125) | €194 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥167,408 (€1,038) | €1,104 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥104,544 (€648) | €759 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥13,280 (€82) | €146 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,420 (€27) | €34 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥61,842 (€383) | €304 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥10,283 (€64) | €116 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,221 (€8) | €7 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,831 (€18) | €10 | + 71% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 28% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Japan | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,264 (€51) | €82 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,233 (€32) | €38 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,385 (€58) | €97 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,490 (€77) | €120 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 7% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Japan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,997,460 (€18,581) | €28,500 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥169 (€1.05) | €1.82 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,067 (€56) | €38 | + 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is about the same as in Italy | ||||
| Japan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥2,133 (€13) | €9 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥2,993 (€19) | €12 | + 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥6,000 (€37) | €101 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥1,337 (€8) | €7 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥948 (€5.87) | €3.82 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥622 (€3.85) | €3.34 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥224 (€1.39) | €2.80 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥204 (€1.27) | €2.21 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,495 (€28) | €20 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 32% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Japan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,113 (€32) | €40 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,833 (€24) | €18 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥12,839 (€80) | €91 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,204 (€51) | €80 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,237 (€8) | €10 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥531 (€3.29) | €1.96 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥674 (€4.18) | €5.29 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥51,659 (€320) | €1,398 | - 77% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (€0.32) | €0.46 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,541 (€59) | €54 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥598 (€3.71) | €5.99 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2024.
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Cost of living in Japan is 11% cheaper than in Italy
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