Cost of living in San Marino compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Marino is 75% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €30 (234元) | 56元 | + 315% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (58元) | 37元 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (31元) | 16元 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (9元) | 13元 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.00 (23元) | 14元 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.50 (12元) | 8元 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (47元) | 56元 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.60 (12元) | 13元 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.00 (8元) | 7元 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (8元) | 6元 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.00 (31元) | 119元 | - 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.70 (13元) | 9元 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 (8元) | 10元 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in San Marino is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €700 (5,460元) | 7,754元 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €550 (4,290元) | 4,503元 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (780元) | 412元 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €500 (3,900元) | 6,949元 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €350 (2,730元) | 4,162元 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €60 (468元) | 272元 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (156元) | 88元 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 (2,730元) | 2,091元 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (1,560元) | 619元 | + 152% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 43元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (78元) | 41元 | + 88% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in San Marino is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €40 (312元) | 415元 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €25 (195元) | 206元 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €50 (390元) | 590元 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €40 (312元) | 663元 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in San Marino is 29% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €3,000 (23,399元) | 159,594元 | - 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (11元) | 6元 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (390元) | 176元 | + 122% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in San Marino is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 30元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 36元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 440元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 35元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 (19元) | 38元 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.80 (14元) | 36元 | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (16元) | 10元 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.70 (13元) | 11元 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (140元) | 80元 | + 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in San Marino is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €22 (172元) | 206元 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (109元) | 97元 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (234元) | 743元 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €25 (195元) | 429元 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (62元) | 67元 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.40 (11元) | 35元 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (39元) | 32元 | + 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €490 (3,822元) | 3,096元 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (0.78元) | 0.68元 | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (468元) | 481元 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.98 (31元) | 23元 | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,999 prices entered by 208 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in San Marino is 15% more expensive than in China
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