Cost of living in San Marino compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Marino is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €30 (¥3,591) | ¥1,001 | + 259% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (¥898) | ¥722 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (¥479) | ¥446 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (¥132) | ¥214 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.00 (¥359) | ¥289 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.50 (¥180) | ¥501 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (¥718) | ¥1,246 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.60 (¥192) | ¥640 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.00 (¥120) | ¥381 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (¥120) | ¥260 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.00 (¥479) | ¥1,652 | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.70 (¥203) | ¥221 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 (¥120) | ¥277 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in San Marino is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €700 (¥83,788) | ¥182,340 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €550 (¥65,834) | ¥121,270 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (¥11,970) | ¥15,948 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €500 (¥59,849) | ¥127,445 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €350 (¥41,894) | ¥86,552 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €60 (¥7,182) | ¥11,000 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (¥2,394) | ¥3,835 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 (¥41,894) | ¥39,892 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (¥23,939) | ¥10,465 | + 129% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥749 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (¥1,197) | ¥2,162 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in San Marino is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €40 (¥4,788) | ¥6,528 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €25 (¥2,992) | ¥4,644 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €50 (¥5,985) | ¥7,685 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €40 (¥4,788) | ¥13,013 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in San Marino is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €3,000 (¥359,092) | ¥2,936,380 | - 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (¥174) | ¥139 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (¥5,985) | ¥9,348 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in San Marino is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,406 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥929 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥8,740 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥554 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 (¥299) | ¥669 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.80 (¥215) | ¥525 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (¥239) | ¥206 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.70 (¥203) | ¥238 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (¥2,155) | ¥2,654 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in San Marino is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €22 (¥2,633) | ¥3,275 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (¥1,676) | ¥3,323 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (¥3,591) | ¥16,766 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €25 (¥2,992) | ¥5,924 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (¥958) | ¥806 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.40 (¥168) | ¥520 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (¥598) | ¥510 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €490 (¥58,652) | ¥47,822 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (¥12) | ¥26 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (¥7,182) | ¥8,220 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 (¥598) | ¥491 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,145 prices entered by 173 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
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Cost of living in San Marino is 29% cheaper than in Japan
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