Cost of living in San Marino compared to China
Currency:
Food | + 47% | |||
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Food in San Marino is 47% more expensive than in China | ||||
San Marino | China | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €30 (212元) | 43元 | + 390% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (53元) | 37元 | + 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (28元) | 17元 | + 67% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (8元) | 14元 | - 46% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.00 (21元) | 16元 | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.50 (11元) | 9元 | + 21% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (42元) | 48元 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.60 (11元) | 13元 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.00 (7元) | 6元 | + 16% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (7元) | 7元 | + 5% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.00 (28元) | 97元 | - 71% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.70 (12元) | 9元 | + 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 (7元) | 13元 | - 47% | |
Housing | - 39% | |||
Housing in San Marino is 39% cheaper than in China | ||||
San Marino | China | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €800 (5,652元) | 13,898元 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €550 (3,886元) | 8,379元 | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (706元) | 462元 | + 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €500 (3,532元) | 6,525元 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €350 (2,473元) | 4,376元 | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €60 (424元) | 516元 | - 18% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (141元) | 140元 | + 1% | |
40” flat screen tv | €350 (2,473元) | 1,829元 | + 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (1,413元) | 546元 | + 159% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 50元 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (71元) | 66元 | + 7% | |
Clothes | - 45% | |||
Clothes in San Marino is 45% cheaper than in China | ||||
San Marino | China | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €40 (283元) | 511元 | - 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €25 (177元) | 288元 | - 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €50 (353元) | 654元 | - 46% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €40 (283元) | 844元 | - 67% | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in San Marino is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
San Marino | China | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €3,000 (21,194元) | 148,501元 | - 86% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (10元) | 8元 | + 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (353元) | 206元 | + 71% | |
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) | - | 28元 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 27元 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 386元 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 30元 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 (18元) | 19元 | - 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.80 (13元) | 44元 | - 71% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (14元) | 21元 | - 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.70 (12元) | 16元 | - 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (127元) | 82元 | + 55% | |
Entertainment | - 13% | |||
Entertainment in San Marino is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
San Marino | China | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €22 (155元) | 260元 | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €14 (99元) | 122元 | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (212元) | 417元 | - 49% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €25 (177元) | 319元 | - 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (57元) | 90元 | - 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.40 (10元) | 31元 | - 68% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (35元) | 19元 | + 91% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €490 (3,462元) | 2,968元 | + 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (0.71元) | 0.24元 | + 189% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (424元) | 410元 | + 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €2.25 (16元) | 38元 | - 58% | |
TOTAL | - 9% |

These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in San Marino is 9% cheaper than in China
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