Cost of living in San Marino compared to United Kingdom
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Food | + 68% | |||
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Food in San Marino is 68% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
San Marino | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €38 (£32) | £13 | + 140% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €25 (£21) | £8 | + 176% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (£3.42) | £4.26 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.00 (£1.71) | £1.20 | + 43% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.00 (£4.28) | £3.63 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €6.00 (£5.14) | £2.28 | + 125% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 (£9) | £5.34 | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.00 (£2.57) | £2.13 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.00 (£2.57) | £0.89 | + 188% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.00 (£1.71) | £1.97 | - 13% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (£10) | £10 | + 2% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.10 (£1.80) | £2.36 | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (£1.28) | £1.04 | + 23% | |
Housing | - 51% | |||
Housing in San Marino is 51% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
San Marino | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | £1,997 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €550 (£471) | £1,637 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (£86) | £229 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €500 (£428) | £1,818 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €350 (£300) | £1,060 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €60 (£51) | £190 | - 73% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (£17) | £26 | - 34% | |
40” flat screen tv | €350 (£300) | £324 | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (£171) | £83 | + 106% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (£9) | £7 | + 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (£5.99) | £16 | - 62% | |
Clothes | - 40% | |||
Clothes in San Marino is 40% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
San Marino | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €40 (£34) | £73 | - 53% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €25 (£21) | £32 | - 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (£68) | £81 | - 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €40 (£34) | £83 | - 59% | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in San Marino is 23% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
San Marino | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €3,000 (£2,568) | £25,126 | - 90% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.00 (£1.71) | £1.44 | + 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | £85 | - | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in San Marino is 4% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
San Marino | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | £5.04 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £8 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | £74 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | £4.77 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 (£2.14) | £1.97 | + 8% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (£2.57) | £3.78 | - 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (£1.71) | £2.39 | - 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (£1.71) | £1.77 | - 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (£17) | £14 | + 21% | |
Entertainment | - 11% | |||
Entertainment in San Marino is 11% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
San Marino | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €70 (£60) | £40 | + 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €14 (£12) | £19 | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (£26) | £124 | - 79% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €150 (£128) | £69 | + 86% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (£7) | £11 | - 36% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.40 (£1.20) | £3.71 | - 68% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (£2.57) | £5.75 | - 55% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €490 (£419) | £537 | - 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (£0.09) | £0.28 | - 69% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (£51) | £35 | + 47% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.88 (£3.32) | £14 | - 76% | |
TOTAL | - 13% |
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These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
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Cost of living in San Marino is 13% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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