Cost of living in San Marino compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Marino is 20% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €30 (¥3,949) | ¥981 | + 303% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (¥987) | ¥700 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (¥526) | ¥414 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (¥145) | ¥205 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.00 (¥395) | ¥251 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.50 (¥197) | ¥659 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (¥790) | ¥964 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.60 (¥211) | ¥743 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.00 (¥132) | ¥391 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (¥132) | ¥296 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.00 (¥526) | ¥1,420 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.70 (¥224) | ¥178 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 (¥132) | ¥217 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in San Marino is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €700 (¥92,135) | ¥299,320 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €550 (¥72,392) | ¥164,446 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (¥13,162) | ¥21,056 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €500 (¥65,811) | ¥150,152 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €350 (¥46,068) | ¥78,123 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €60 (¥7,897) | ¥11,902 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (¥2,632) | ¥4,118 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 (¥46,068) | ¥70,060 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (¥26,324) | ¥12,705 | + 107% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥794 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (¥1,316) | ¥2,406 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in San Marino is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €40 (¥5,265) | ¥7,319 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €25 (¥3,291) | ¥4,417 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €50 (¥6,581) | ¥8,375 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €40 (¥5,265) | ¥13,139 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in San Marino is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €3,000 (¥394,866) | ¥2,627,120 | - 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (¥191) | ¥135 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (¥6,581) | ¥10,272 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in San Marino is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,148 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,229 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥5,176 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥803 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 (¥329) | ¥611 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.80 (¥237) | ¥528 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (¥263) | ¥152 | + 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.70 (¥224) | ¥258 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (¥2,369) | ¥3,156 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in San Marino is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €22 (¥2,896) | ¥3,672 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (¥1,843) | ¥3,638 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (¥3,949) | ¥16,372 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €25 (¥3,291) | ¥6,066 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (¥1,053) | ¥1,131 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.40 (¥184) | ¥435 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (¥658) | ¥548 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €490 (¥64,495) | ¥55,862 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (¥13) | ¥53 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (¥7,897) | ¥9,625 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.98 (¥524) | ¥530 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 861 prices entered by 135 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in San Marino is 30% cheaper than in Japan
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