Cost of living in Andorra compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Andorra is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (¥1,873) | ¥947 | + 98% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (¥1,161) | ¥693 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.75 (¥483) | ¥417 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.83 (¥107) | ¥204 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.87 (¥370) | ¥238 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 (¥283) | ¥653 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.48 (¥706) | ¥888 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.96 (¥253) | ¥786 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.25 (¥161) | ¥389 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.18 (¥152) | ¥306 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (¥1,375) | ¥1,339 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 (¥269) | ¥183 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.12 (¥144) | ¥246 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Andorra is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,140 (¥147,101) | ¥292,182 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €835 (¥107,726) | ¥166,938 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €138 (¥17,858) | ¥25,258 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €726 (¥93,674) | ¥145,026 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €572 (¥73,794) | ¥81,047 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €54 (¥7,013) | ¥13,235 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €47 (¥6,101) | ¥3,869 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €342 (¥44,175) | ¥55,604 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €60 (¥7,686) | ¥12,951 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (¥1,019) | ¥778 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (¥1,940) | ¥2,599 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Andorra is 16% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €67 (¥8,610) | ¥6,849 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (¥5,282) | ¥4,780 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (¥9,646) | ¥8,249 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (¥14,929) | ¥12,511 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Andorra is 31% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,924 (¥2,441,057) | ¥2,585,890 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.20 (¥154) | ¥135 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €118 (¥15,195) | ¥10,445 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Andorra is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.88 (¥629) | ¥1,225 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.72 (¥738) | ¥1,626 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (¥9,146) | ¥6,148 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.88 (¥629) | ¥812 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.60 (¥464) | ¥655 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.94 (¥379) | ¥501 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.67 (¥215) | ¥170 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.36 (¥304) | ¥229 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €37 (¥4,722) | ¥2,983 | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Andorra is 31% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (¥4,862) | ¥3,633 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (¥1,843) | ¥3,632 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,969 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (¥8,969) | ¥6,378 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (¥1,640) | ¥1,122 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.60 (¥464) | ¥432 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.23 (¥417) | ¥556 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €339 (¥43,673) | ¥51,985 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.77 (¥99) | ¥40 | + 148% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €75 (¥9,644) | ¥9,497 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.58 (¥591) | ¥525 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 895 prices entered by 146 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Andorra is about the same as in Japan
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