Cost of living in San Marino compared to India
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Food | + 187% | |||
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Food in San Marino is 187% more expensive than in India | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €30 (₨2,623) | ₨370 | + 609% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨656) | ₨294 | + 123% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (₨350) | ₨143 | + 145% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (₨96) | ₨52 | + 84% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.00 (₨262) | ₨73 | + 258% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.50 (₨131) | ₨36 | + 262% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (₨525) | ₨227 | + 131% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.60 (₨140) | ₨140 | + 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.00 (₨87) | ₨31 | + 182% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (₨87) | ₨132 | - 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.00 (₨350) | ₨772 | - 55% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.70 (₨149) | ₨85 | + 74% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 (₨87) | ₨36 | + 143% | |
Housing | + 109% | |||
Housing in San Marino is 109% more expensive than in India | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €700 (₨61,206) | ₨33,366 | + 83% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €550 (₨48,090) | ₨19,918 | + 141% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (₨8,744) | ₨4,363 | + 100% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €500 (₨43,719) | ₨19,036 | + 130% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €350 (₨30,603) | ₨12,499 | + 145% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €60 (₨5,246) | ₨3,334 | + 57% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (₨1,749) | ₨676 | + 159% | |
40” flat screen tv | €350 (₨30,603) | ₨29,555 | + 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (₨17,487) | ₨10,444 | + 67% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨411 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (₨874) | ₨211 | + 314% | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in San Marino is about the same as in India | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €40 (₨3,497) | ₨2,314 | + 51% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €25 (₨2,186) | ₨2,579 | - 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €50 (₨4,372) | ₨3,601 | + 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €40 (₨3,497) | ₨2,719 | + 29% | |
Transportation | + 88% | |||
Transportation in San Marino is 88% more expensive than in India | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €3,000 (₨262,311) | ₨918,724 | - 71% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (₨127) | ₨80 | + 59% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (₨4,372) | ₨1,164 | + 276% | |
Personal Care | + 19% | |||
Personal Care in San Marino is 19% more expensive than in India | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨100 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨212 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨624 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨316 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 (₨219) | ₨161 | + 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.80 (₨157) | ₨254 | - 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (₨175) | ₨140 | + 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.70 (₨149) | ₨68 | + 117% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (₨1,574) | ₨239 | + 558% | |
Entertainment | + 72% | |||
Entertainment in San Marino is 72% more expensive than in India | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €22 (₨1,924) | ₨1,175 | + 64% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €14 (₨1,224) | ₨473 | + 159% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (₨2,623) | ₨1,631 | + 61% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €25 (₨2,186) | ₨1,624 | + 35% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (₨699) | ₨568 | + 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.40 (₨122) | ₨193 | - 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (₨437) | ₨190 | + 130% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €490 (₨42,844) | ₨36,202 | + 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (₨9) | ₨5.27 | + 66% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (₨5,246) | ₨1,574 | + 233% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.98 (₨348) | ₨271 | + 28% | |
TOTAL | + 102% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in San Marino is 102% more expensive than in India
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