Cost of living in San Marino compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 220% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Marino is 220% more expensive than in China | ||||
| San Marino | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €38 (311元) | 41元 | + 651% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €25 (207元) | 38元 | + 444% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (33元) | 15元 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.00 (17元) | 14元 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.00 (41元) | 16元 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €6.00 (50元) | 10元 | + 376% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 (83元) | 50元 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.00 (25元) | 16元 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.00 (25元) | 6元 | + 284% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.00 (17元) | 7元 | + 148% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (100元) | 89元 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.10 (17元) | 8元 | + 117% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (12元) | 13元 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in San Marino is about the same as in China | ||||
| San Marino | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 11,256元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €550 (4,564元) | 5,248元 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (830元) | 450元 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €500 (4,149元) | 6,564元 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €350 (2,904元) | 3,518元 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €60 (498元) | 296元 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (166元) | 100元 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 (2,904元) | 1,460元 | + 99% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (1,660元) | 553元 | + 200% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (83元) | 43元 | + 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (58元) | 50元 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in San Marino is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| San Marino | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €40 (332元) | 418元 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €25 (207元) | 302元 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (664元) | 553元 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €40 (332元) | 705元 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in San Marino is 4% more expensive than in China | ||||
| San Marino | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €3,000 (24,896元) | 137,169元 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.00 (17元) | 8元 | + 120% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 228元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in San Marino is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| San Marino | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 45元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 59元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 114元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 67元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 (21元) | 57元 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (25元) | 25元 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (17元) | 6元 | + 169% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (17元) | 15元 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (166元) | 64元 | + 158% | |
| Entertainment | + 94% | |||
| Entertainment in San Marino is 94% more expensive than in China | ||||
| San Marino | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €70 (581元) | 169元 | + 243% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (116元) | 100元 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (249元) | 1,179元 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €150 (1,245元) | 320元 | + 289% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (66元) | 81元 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.40 (12元) | 28元 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (25元) | 19元 | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €490 (4,066元) | 3,680元 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (0.83元) | 0.34元 | + 148% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (498元) | 394元 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.88 (32元) | 25元 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 738 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in San Marino is 57% more expensive than in China
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