Cost of living in Andorra compared to Japan
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Food | + 78% | |||
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Food in Andorra is 78% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Andorra | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €27 (¥4,615) | ¥1,035 | + 346% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (¥1,785) | ¥820 | + 118% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (¥1,079) | ¥618 | + 75% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.17 (¥199) | ¥237 | - 16% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.72 (¥803) | ¥335 | + 140% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 (¥372) | ¥439 | - 15% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (¥1,244) | ¥1,195 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.87 (¥658) | ¥822 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.40 (¥579) | ¥509 | + 14% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.20 (¥374) | ¥312 | + 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €19 (¥3,255) | ¥1,267 | + 157% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.65 (¥451) | ¥276 | + 64% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.49 (¥253) | ¥293 | - 13% | |
Housing | + 44% | |||
Housing in Andorra is 44% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Andorra | Japan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,636 (¥448,644) | ¥365,082 | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,560 (¥265,425) | ¥197,811 | + 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €92 (¥15,619) | ¥19,132 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,388 (¥236,263) | ¥145,654 | + 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €977 (¥166,274) | ¥106,059 | + 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €338 (¥57,524) | ¥8,349 | + 589% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €54 (¥9,271) | ¥4,448 | + 108% | |
40” flat screen tv | €243 (¥41,308) | ¥74,559 | - 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €60 (¥10,159) | ¥25,414 | - 60% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.94 (¥1,011) | ¥1,338 | - 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (¥2,672) | ¥2,815 | - 5% | |
Clothes | + 63% | |||
Clothes in Andorra is 63% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Andorra | Japan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (¥17,017) | ¥9,315 | + 83% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €50 (¥8,508) | ¥5,103 | + 67% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (¥16,090) | ¥10,686 | + 51% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €70 (¥11,912) | ¥12,189 | - 2% | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in Andorra is 11% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Andorra | Japan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,000 (¥4,424,395) | ¥3,060,780 | + 45% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (¥244) | ¥169 | + 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (¥5,105) | ¥8,198 | - 38% | |
Personal Care | - 44% | |||
Personal Care in Andorra is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Andorra | Japan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.00 (¥340) | ¥2,133 | - 84% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.00 (¥511) | ¥2,551 | - 80% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (¥2,553) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.00 (¥340) | ¥1,337 | - 75% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (¥532) | ¥930 | - 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (¥511) | ¥622 | - 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.19 (¥202) | ¥224 | - 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.50 (¥255) | ¥188 | + 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (¥3,403) | ¥4,604 | - 26% | |
Entertainment | + 42% | |||
Entertainment in Andorra is 42% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Andorra | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (¥4,748) | ¥4,908 | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €13 (¥2,141) | ¥3,881 | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €57 (¥9,741) | ¥7,212 | + 35% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €36 (¥6,203) | ¥8,269 | - 25% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €16 (¥2,723) | ¥1,244 | + 119% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.15 (¥535) | ¥547 | - 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.52 (¥429) | ¥674 | - 36% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €300 (¥51,051) | ¥51,659 | - 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.77 (¥131) | ¥52 | + 151% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (¥9,998) | ¥9,530 | + 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (¥1,304) | ¥613 | + 113% | |
TOTAL | + 31% |

These prices were last updated on June 24, 2025.
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Cost of living in Andorra is 31% more expensive than in Japan
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