Cost of living in San Marino compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 116% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Marino is 116% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| San Marino | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €38 (¥5,608) | ¥1,025 | + 447% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €25 (¥3,737) | ¥723 | + 417% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (¥598) | ¥519 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.00 (¥299) | ¥197 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.00 (¥747) | ¥316 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €6.00 (¥897) | ¥629 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 (¥1,495) | ¥962 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.00 (¥448) | ¥902 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.00 (¥448) | ¥574 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.00 (¥299) | ¥285 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (¥1,794) | ¥1,208 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.10 (¥314) | ¥184 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (¥224) | ¥206 | + 9% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in San Marino is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| San Marino | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ¥326,267 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €550 (¥82,205) | ¥171,772 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (¥14,946) | ¥28,488 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €500 (¥74,732) | ¥157,603 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €350 (¥52,312) | ¥82,713 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €60 (¥8,968) | ¥24,082 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (¥2,989) | ¥4,699 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 (¥52,312) | ¥47,482 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (¥29,893) | ¥32,093 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (¥1,495) | ¥1,313 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (¥1,046) | ¥1,878 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in San Marino is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| San Marino | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €40 (¥5,979) | ¥6,136 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €25 (¥3,737) | ¥5,199 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (¥11,957) | ¥8,989 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €40 (¥5,979) | ¥13,588 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in San Marino is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| San Marino | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €3,000 (¥448,390) | ¥2,700,660 | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.00 (¥299) | ¥165 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥10,143 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in San Marino is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| San Marino | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥2,497 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,967 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥5,380 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥650 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 (¥374) | ¥938 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (¥448) | ¥702 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (¥299) | ¥218 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (¥299) | ¥216 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (¥2,989) | ¥3,927 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in San Marino is 15% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| San Marino | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €70 (¥10,462) | ¥4,141 | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (¥2,092) | ¥3,600 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (¥4,484) | ¥4,000 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €150 (¥22,419) | ¥5,993 | + 274% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (¥1,196) | ¥984 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.40 (¥209) | ¥472 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (¥448) | ¥575 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €490 (¥73,237) | ¥101,122 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (¥15) | ¥52 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (¥8,968) | ¥9,280 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.88 (¥580) | ¥592 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 784 prices entered by 103 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in San Marino is 12% more expensive than in Japan
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