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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 | €14 (¥1,769) | ¥1,023 | + 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (¥1,053) | ¥714 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.00 (¥632) | ¥466 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.50 (¥190) | ¥199 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.80 (¥354) | ¥272 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 (¥253) | ¥653 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.00 (¥632) | ¥890 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (¥316) | ¥621 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (¥190) | ¥427 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (¥126) | ¥261 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (¥1,264) | ¥1,550 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.00 (¥253) | ¥212 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (¥190) | ¥200 | - 5% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in San Marino is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €650 (¥82,132) | ¥239,509 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €550 (¥69,496) | ¥120,252 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €80 (¥10,109) | ¥23,358 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €500 (¥63,178) | ¥123,093 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €400 (¥50,543) | ¥84,293 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €50 (¥6,318) | ¥11,955 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €20 (¥2,527) | ¥4,050 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €400 (¥50,543) | ¥61,346 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (¥25,271) | ¥15,579 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥745 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,601 | - | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in San Marino is 25% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €70 (¥8,845) | ¥6,784 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (¥5,054) | ¥4,071 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (¥12,636) | ¥8,377 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥12,050 | - | |
| 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 | - | ¥2,782,080 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (¥177) | ¥146 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥13,003 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in San Marino is 35% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,232 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,175 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥4,149 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥672 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥735 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥471 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €5.00 (¥632) | ¥143 | + 342% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥221 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (¥2,527) | ¥2,643 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in San Marino is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (¥3,791) | ¥4,236 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,338 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥10,379 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (¥5,054) | ¥8,199 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥943 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.20 (¥152) | ¥487 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥532 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥54,634 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥57 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥9,945 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €20 (¥2,527) | ¥472 | + 436% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,755 prices entered by 306 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in San Marino is 14% cheaper than in Japan
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