Cost of living in San Marino compared to Japan
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| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Marino is 8% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| San Marino | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €30 (¥4,067) | ¥1,145 | + 255% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (¥1,017) | ¥719 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (¥542) | ¥437 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (¥149) | ¥211 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.00 (¥407) | ¥282 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.50 (¥203) | ¥815 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (¥813) | ¥951 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.60 (¥217) | ¥984 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.00 (¥136) | ¥421 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (¥136) | ¥268 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.00 (¥542) | ¥1,770 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.70 (¥230) | ¥217 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 (¥136) | ¥225 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in San Marino is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| San Marino | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €800 (¥108,462) | ¥194,768 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €550 (¥74,568) | ¥126,641 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (¥13,558) | ¥21,178 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €500 (¥67,789) | ¥142,258 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €350 (¥47,452) | ¥80,836 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €60 (¥8,135) | ¥13,643 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (¥2,712) | ¥3,988 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 (¥47,452) | ¥59,521 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (¥27,115) | ¥17,809 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥665 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (¥1,356) | ¥2,700 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in San Marino is 29% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| San Marino | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €40 (¥5,423) | ¥7,941 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €25 (¥3,389) | ¥4,162 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €50 (¥6,779) | ¥7,471 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €40 (¥5,423) | ¥15,388 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in San Marino is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| San Marino | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €3,000 (¥406,732) | ¥2,576,380 | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (¥197) | ¥161 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (¥6,779) | ¥16,725 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in San Marino is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| San Marino | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,370 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,955 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥3,523 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥2,205 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 (¥339) | ¥648 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.80 (¥244) | ¥409 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (¥271) | ¥143 | + 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.70 (¥230) | ¥184 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (¥2,440) | ¥3,583 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in San Marino is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| San Marino | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €22 (¥2,983) | ¥4,280 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (¥1,898) | ¥3,593 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (¥4,067) | ¥20,657 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €25 (¥3,389) | ¥6,242 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (¥1,085) | ¥1,034 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.40 (¥190) | ¥533 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (¥678) | ¥526 | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €490 (¥66,433) | ¥58,872 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (¥14) | ¥41 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (¥8,135) | ¥11,178 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €2.25 (¥305) | ¥554 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 608 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in San Marino is 35% cheaper than in Japan
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