Cost of living in Japan compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 25% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Japan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,000 (€6) | €17 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥722 (€4.53) | €10 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥512 (€3.21) | €5.64 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥204 (€1.28) | €1.44 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥324 (€2.03) | €3.71 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥616 (€3.87) | €2.75 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥932 (€5.85) | €7 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥800 (€5.02) | €2.33 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥542 (€3.40) | €1.83 | + 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥290 (€1.82) | €1.66 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,238 (€8) | €8 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥237 (€1.49) | €2.25 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥205 (€1.29) | €1.29 | - 0% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Japan is about the same as in Italy | ||||
| Japan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥278,877 (€1,750) | €1,684 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥150,711 (€946) | €1,160 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥23,456 (€147) | €163 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥149,073 (€936) | €1,054 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥80,601 (€506) | €792 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥36,500 (€229) | €106 | + 117% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,379 (€27) | €24 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥52,721 (€331) | €323 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥17,628 (€111) | €127 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,017 (€6) | €6 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,313 (€8) | €11 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 33% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Japan | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,007 (€38) | €83 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,278 (€33) | €40 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,959 (€63) | €96 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,627 (€86) | €130 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 9% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Japan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,740,140 (€17,197) | €30,939 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥170 (€1.07) | €1.88 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,951 (€62) | €38 | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| 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) | ¥2,154 (€14) | €9 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥2,551 (€16) | €9 | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,499 (€35) | €99 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥1,340 (€8) | €5.81 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥842 (€5.29) | €3.65 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥750 (€4.71) | €3.40 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥225 (€1.41) | €2.58 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥233 (€1.46) | €2.73 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,251 (€20) | €18 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 19% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Japan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,367 (€27) | €40 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,572 (€22) | €18 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥4,524 (€28) | €91 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,047 (€38) | €80 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥901 (€5.66) | €9 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥487 (€3.05) | €1.94 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥590 (€3.70) | €5.03 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥98,506 (€618) | €688 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (€0.33) | €0.35 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,275 (€58) | €53 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥584 (€3.67) | €5.90 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Japan is 10% cheaper than in Italy
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