Cost of living in San Marino compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 162% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in San Marino is 162% more expensive than in India | ||||
San Marino | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €30 (₨2,497) | ₨344 | + 626% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨624) | ₨299 | + 108% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (₨333) | ₨161 | + 107% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (₨92) | ₨54 | + 70% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.00 (₨250) | ₨83 | + 201% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.50 (₨125) | ₨41 | + 205% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (₨499) | ₨216 | + 131% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.60 (₨133) | ₨153 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.00 (₨83) | ₨29 | + 187% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (₨83) | ₨151 | - 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.00 (₨333) | ₨769 | - 57% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.70 (₨141) | ₨87 | + 62% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 (₨83) | ₨35 | + 135% | |
Housing | + 98% | |||
Housing in San Marino is 98% more expensive than in India | ||||
San Marino | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €800 (₨66,585) | ₨30,598 | + 118% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €550 (₨45,777) | ₨19,332 | + 137% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (₨8,323) | ₨4,833 | + 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €500 (₨41,616) | ₨22,933 | + 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €350 (₨29,131) | ₨14,192 | + 105% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €60 (₨4,994) | ₨3,664 | + 36% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (₨1,665) | ₨513 | + 225% | |
40” flat screen tv | €350 (₨29,131) | ₨29,585 | - 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (₨16,646) | ₨13,060 | + 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨413 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (₨832) | ₨377 | + 121% | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in San Marino is about the same as in India | ||||
San Marino | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €40 (₨3,329) | ₨2,299 | + 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €25 (₨2,081) | ₨2,368 | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €50 (₨4,162) | ₨3,408 | + 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €40 (₨3,329) | ₨2,866 | + 16% | |
Transportation | + 55% | |||
Transportation in San Marino is 55% more expensive than in India | ||||
San Marino | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €3,000 (₨249,694) | ₨958,460 | - 74% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (₨121) | ₨108 | + 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (₨4,162) | ₨1,482 | + 181% | |
Personal Care | + 10% | |||
Personal Care in San Marino is 10% more expensive than in India | ||||
San Marino | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨128 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨222 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨815 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨402 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 (₨208) | ₨183 | + 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.80 (₨150) | ₨242 | - 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (₨166) | ₨163 | + 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.70 (₨141) | ₨73 | + 94% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (₨1,498) | ₨336 | + 345% | |
Entertainment | + 56% | |||
Entertainment in San Marino is 56% more expensive than in India | ||||
San Marino | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €22 (₨1,831) | ₨1,329 | + 38% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €14 (₨1,165) | ₨586 | + 99% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (₨2,497) | ₨1,606 | + 55% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €25 (₨2,081) | ₨2,079 | + 0% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (₨666) | ₨594 | + 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.40 (₨117) | ₨226 | - 48% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (₨416) | ₨175 | + 138% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €490 (₨40,783) | ₨43,316 | - 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (₨8) | ₨1.29 | + 547% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (₨4,994) | ₨1,432 | + 249% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €2.25 (₨187) | ₨237 | - 21% | |
TOTAL | + 79% |

These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
83.231
INR
/
EUR
Cost of living in San Marino is 79% more expensive than in India
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 31% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in Andorra is 184% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in India
- Cost of living in Albania is 53% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 171% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 209% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in India
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 344% more expensive than in India