Studying in Italy vs. Japan
Italy and Japan are both popular study destinations — but the price tag, visa rules, and currency differ. We pulled the numbers from our cost calculator: monthly living averages €1,391 in Italy and €632 in Japan.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Italy
Cheaper monthly living
Japan
Lower visa proof of funds
Italy
Side-by-side comparison
Italy
Japan
Currency
EUR (€)
JPY (¥)
Public tuition (annual)
€2,200
¥535,800
≈ €3,268 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€14,000
¥1,000,000
≈ €6,100 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,391 / mo
¥103,625 / mo
≈ €632 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€7,460
Student visa annual means proof
¥2,000,000
Bank balance proof (COE)
Cities tracked
Milan, Rome, Bologna
Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.