- Cost of Living
- San Marino
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in San Marino compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Marino is 5% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (¥1,796) | ¥1,054 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (¥1,069) | ¥698 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.00 (¥642) | ¥436 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.50 (¥192) | ¥205 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.80 (¥359) | ¥285 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 (¥257) | ¥777 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.00 (¥642) | ¥910 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (¥321) | ¥697 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (¥192) | ¥414 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (¥128) | ¥265 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (¥1,283) | ¥1,538 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.00 (¥257) | ¥203 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (¥192) | ¥198 | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in San Marino is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €650 (¥83,407) | ¥231,808 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €550 (¥70,575) | ¥125,591 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €80 (¥10,265) | ¥21,159 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €500 (¥64,159) | ¥113,754 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €400 (¥51,327) | ¥74,885 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €50 (¥6,416) | ¥12,611 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €20 (¥2,566) | ¥4,134 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €400 (¥51,327) | ¥55,558 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (¥25,664) | ¥16,830 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥693 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,932 | - | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in San Marino is 25% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €70 (¥8,982) | ¥6,829 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (¥5,133) | ¥4,215 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (¥12,832) | ¥8,321 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥13,972 | - | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in San Marino is 5% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,590,890 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (¥180) | ¥145 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥11,257 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in San Marino is 34% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,278 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,016 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥3,622 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥630 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥707 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥455 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €5.00 (¥642) | ¥137 | + 368% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥217 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (¥2,566) | ¥2,939 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in San Marino is 6% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (¥3,850) | ¥3,981 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,365 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥14,181 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (¥5,133) | ¥7,768 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥880 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.20 (¥154) | ¥487 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥560 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥49,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥56 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥10,296 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €20 (¥2,566) | ¥468 | + 448% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,855 prices entered by 321 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in San Marino is 13% cheaper than in Japan
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