Cost of living in San Marino compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Marino is 81% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €30 (238元) | 42元 | + 472% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (60元) | 34元 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (32元) | 15元 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (9元) | 15元 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.00 (24元) | 13元 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.50 (12元) | 8元 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (48元) | 47元 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.60 (13元) | 14元 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.00 (8元) | 5.82元 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (8元) | 5.43元 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.00 (32元) | 103元 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.70 (13元) | 8元 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 (8元) | 14元 | - 43% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in San Marino is about the same as in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €700 (5,559元) | 8,580元 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €550 (4,368元) | 4,449元 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (794元) | 386元 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €500 (3,970元) | 5,174元 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €350 (2,779元) | 3,034元 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €60 (476元) | 280元 | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (159元) | 87元 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 (2,779元) | 2,283元 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (1,588元) | 525元 | + 202% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 38元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (79元) | 50元 | + 60% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in San Marino is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €40 (318元) | 443元 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €25 (199元) | 233元 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €50 (397元) | 593元 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €40 (318元) | 532元 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in San Marino is 43% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €3,000 (23,823元) | 131,184元 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (12元) | 7元 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (397元) | 151元 | + 164% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in San Marino is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 32元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 34元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 357元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 40元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 (20元) | 50元 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.80 (14元) | 33元 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (16元) | 8元 | + 96% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.70 (13元) | 11元 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (143元) | 74元 | + 93% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in San Marino is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €22 (175元) | 179元 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (111元) | 96元 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (238元) | 1,203元 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €25 (199元) | 359元 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (64元) | 67元 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.40 (11元) | 32元 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (40元) | 28元 | + 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €490 (3,891元) | 3,283元 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (0.79元) | 0.28元 | + 185% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (476元) | 312元 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 (40元) | 20元 | + 99% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,465 prices entered by 288 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in San Marino is 24% more expensive than in China
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