Moving to Andorra from Japan

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Japan to Andorra? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Japan to Andorra, and you’d need to navigate life in Catalan. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Andorra compared to Japan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

JP
0.2
AD
2.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

JP
2.7
AD
2.5

Japan generally does better on safety, though Andorra leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

JP
$5,365
AD
$5,519
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

JP
26.1
AD
36.3

Japan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Andorra leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

JP
37.2
AD
51.1

Andorra performs significantly better than Japan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

JP
2.6%
AD
3.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

JP
$46,300
AD
$64,500

Japan generally does better on employment & economy, though Andorra leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

JP
84.8 yrs
AD
83.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

JP
1.9
AD
3.4

Japan performs better than Andorra across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Japan and Andorra. To live, work, or study long-term in Andorra, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Andorra's immigration authority.

Japan passport

Japan passport holder visiting Andorra

Visa Free
Japan passport holders can enter Andorra without a visa.
Andorra passport

Andorra passport holder visiting Japan

Visa Free
Andorra passport holders can enter Japan without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Andorra?

Connectivity is usually fine (Andorra: 51.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Andorra offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Andorra safe for expats?

Japan generally does better on safety, though Andorra leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Andorra is 2.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.2 in Japan.

How is healthcare in Andorra compared to Japan?

Japan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Andorra leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 36.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Andorra, compared to 26.1 in Japan. Andorra scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Japan: 83).

What language do they speak in Andorra?

The official language in Andorra is Catalan. In Japan, the official language is Japanese.

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At a Glance

JP AD
Population 124,214,766 85,560
Currency Japanese Yen (¥) Euro (€)
Languages Japanese Catalan
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +81 +376
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110