Cost of living in Andorra compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Andorra is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (¥1,461) | ¥1,041 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (¥864) | ¥713 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €1.34 (¥161) | ¥467 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.45 (¥54) | ¥215 | - 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.95 (¥354) | ¥287 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ¥484 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (¥1,096) | ¥1,246 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.15 (¥258) | ¥610 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (¥240) | ¥381 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.35 (¥162) | ¥267 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (¥888) | ¥1,801 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.65 (¥198) | ¥223 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.11 (¥134) | ¥242 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Andorra is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,265 (¥151,847) | ¥197,391 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €885 (¥106,261) | ¥112,128 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €50 (¥6,003) | ¥15,296 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €844 (¥101,274) | ¥119,023 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €600 (¥72,037) | ¥92,673 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €149 (¥17,896) | ¥11,742 | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (¥4,202) | ¥3,714 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €211 (¥25,333) | ¥37,069 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €45 (¥5,455) | ¥10,892 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.37 (¥524) | ¥749 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (¥1,201) | ¥1,906 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Andorra is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €35 (¥4,196) | ¥6,528 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €20 (¥2,401) | ¥4,644 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €60 (¥7,196) | ¥7,956 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (¥10,192) | ¥13,013 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Andorra is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,178 (¥2,422,579) | ¥2,936,380 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.18 (¥141) | ¥143 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €69 (¥8,244) | ¥9,633 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Andorra is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (¥600) | ¥1,406 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.00 (¥360) | ¥929 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €34 (¥4,032) | ¥8,740 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.50 (¥420) | ¥554 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.28 (¥274) | ¥669 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.27 (¥272) | ¥525 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (¥144) | ¥218 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.53 (¥184) | ¥251 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (¥2,983) | ¥2,654 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Andorra is 51% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €20 (¥2,401) | ¥3,633 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (¥1,921) | ¥3,165 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €23 (¥2,761) | ¥15,347 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (¥5,043) | ¥6,734 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (¥840) | ¥809 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.25 (¥270) | ¥511 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (¥240) | ¥509 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €494 (¥59,307) | ¥47,454 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €1.20 (¥144) | ¥26 | + 447% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (¥6,772) | ¥8,766 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (¥1,202) | ¥477 | + 152% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,415 prices entered by 211 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Andorra is 10% cheaper than in Japan
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