Cost of living in San Marino compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 126% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Marino is 126% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| San Marino | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €38 (¥6,092) | ¥1,027 | + 493% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €25 (¥4,059) | ¥808 | + 403% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (¥649) | ¥613 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.00 (¥325) | ¥220 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.00 (¥812) | ¥323 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €6.00 (¥974) | ¥613 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 (¥1,624) | ¥1,107 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.00 (¥487) | ¥766 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.00 (¥487) | ¥468 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.00 (¥325) | ¥304 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (¥1,948) | ¥1,290 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.10 (¥341) | ¥218 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (¥244) | ¥191 | + 27% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in San Marino is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| San Marino | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ¥365,082 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €550 (¥89,296) | ¥197,136 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (¥16,236) | ¥19,132 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €500 (¥81,178) | ¥174,888 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €350 (¥56,825) | ¥112,259 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €60 (¥9,741) | ¥12,528 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (¥3,247) | ¥4,254 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 (¥56,825) | ¥74,559 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (¥32,471) | ¥25,414 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (¥1,624) | ¥1,338 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (¥1,136) | ¥3,163 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in San Marino is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| San Marino | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €40 (¥6,494) | ¥8,708 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €25 (¥4,059) | ¥5,103 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (¥12,988) | ¥9,892 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €40 (¥6,494) | ¥12,189 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in San Marino is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| San Marino | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €3,000 (¥487,068) | ¥3,079,890 | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.00 (¥325) | ¥170 | + 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥9,221 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in San Marino is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| San Marino | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥2,133 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥2,551 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥6,000 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥1,337 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 (¥406) | ¥930 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (¥487) | ¥622 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (¥325) | ¥224 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (¥325) | ¥188 | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (¥3,247) | ¥4,604 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in San Marino is 23% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| San Marino | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €70 (¥11,365) | ¥4,908 | + 132% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (¥2,273) | ¥3,873 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (¥4,871) | ¥7,212 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €150 (¥24,353) | ¥8,269 | + 195% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (¥1,299) | ¥1,244 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.40 (¥227) | ¥547 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (¥487) | ¥674 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €490 (¥79,554) | ¥51,659 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (¥16) | ¥52 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (¥9,741) | ¥9,530 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.88 (¥630) | ¥600 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 730 prices entered by 138 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2025.
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Cost of living in San Marino is 15% more expensive than in Japan
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