Cost of living in San Marino compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 164% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Marino is 164% more expensive than in China | ||||
| San Marino | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €38 (285元) | 46元 | + 524% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €25 (190元) | 40元 | + 377% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (30元) | 15元 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.00 (15元) | 17元 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.00 (38元) | 18元 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €6.00 (46元) | 11元 | + 328% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 (76元) | 62元 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.00 (23元) | 15元 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.00 (23元) | 7元 | + 243% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.00 (15元) | 6元 | + 135% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (91元) | 118元 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.10 (16元) | 9元 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (11元) | 15元 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in San Marino is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| San Marino | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 13,507元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €550 (4,177元) | 7,710元 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (759元) | 488元 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €500 (3,797元) | 7,095元 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €350 (2,658元) | 4,246元 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €60 (456元) | 271元 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (152元) | 113元 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 (2,658元) | 1,322元 | + 101% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (1,519元) | 592元 | + 156% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (76元) | 34元 | + 124% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (53元) | 49元 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in San Marino is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| San Marino | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €40 (304元) | 510元 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €25 (190元) | 252元 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (608元) | 624元 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €40 (304元) | 839元 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in San Marino is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| San Marino | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €3,000 (22,783元) | 159,743元 | - 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.00 (15元) | 9元 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 198元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in San Marino is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| San Marino | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 41元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 29元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 328元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 52元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 (19元) | 45元 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (23元) | 36元 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (15元) | 12元 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (15元) | 15元 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (152元) | 86元 | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in San Marino is 58% more expensive than in China | ||||
| San Marino | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €70 (532元) | 249元 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (106元) | 111元 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (228元) | 1,566元 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €150 (1,139元) | 399元 | + 185% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (61元) | 76元 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.40 (11元) | 30元 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (23元) | 15元 | + 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €490 (3,721元) | 2,783元 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (0.76元) | 0.24元 | + 223% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (456元) | 427元 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.88 (29元) | 24元 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,537 prices entered by 149 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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Cost of living in San Marino is 33% more expensive than in China
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