Cost of living in Andorra compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Andorra is 29% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Andorra | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (¥3,190) | ¥998 | + 220% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (¥1,649) | ¥723 | + 128% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.00 (¥474) | ¥544 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.55 (¥245) | ¥204 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.99 (¥630) | ¥323 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.50 (¥553) | ¥616 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (¥948) | ¥934 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (¥316) | ¥850 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (¥237) | ¥535 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.60 (¥95) | ¥288 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (¥790) | ¥1,240 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.74 (¥275) | ¥240 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (¥237) | ¥202 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Andorra is 21% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Andorra | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,107 (¥332,736) | ¥279,056 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,306 (¥206,350) | ¥163,427 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €79 (¥12,421) | ¥23,363 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,187 (¥187,415) | ¥150,519 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €783 (¥123,625) | ¥81,210 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €54 (¥8,536) | ¥36,753 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €54 (¥8,605) | ¥4,386 | + 96% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €244 (¥38,587) | ¥49,710 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (¥12,636) | ¥17,687 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (¥1,579) | ¥1,118 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (¥2,221) | ¥1,483 | + 50% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Andorra is 19% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Andorra | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥6,145 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (¥6,468) | ¥5,263 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (¥14,215) | ¥9,604 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (¥18,280) | ¥13,529 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Andorra is 9% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Andorra | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,924 (¥2,988,953) | ¥2,697,750 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.38 (¥218) | ¥169 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥10,153 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Andorra is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Andorra | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.88 (¥771) | ¥2,154 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.72 (¥903) | ¥2,551 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €67 (¥10,638) | ¥5,499 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.88 (¥771) | ¥1,340 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.60 (¥568) | ¥842 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.94 (¥464) | ¥750 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.78 (¥123) | ¥225 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.36 (¥373) | ¥233 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (¥3,474) | ¥3,812 | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Andorra is 31% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Andorra | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (¥3,569) | ¥4,064 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €11 (¥1,801) | ¥3,590 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €57 (¥9,041) | ¥4,524 | + 100% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €25 (¥3,933) | ¥6,047 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (¥1,579) | ¥896 | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.50 (¥395) | ¥487 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.76 (¥436) | ¥585 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €450 (¥71,111) | ¥98,506 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.77 (¥122) | ¥52 | + 133% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €72 (¥11,423) | ¥9,275 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.40 (¥852) | ¥587 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 877 prices entered by 135 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Andorra is 19% more expensive than in Japan
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