Cost of living in San Marino compared to United States
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| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Marino is 7% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €30 ($34) | $15 | + 131% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($8) | $8 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 ($4.52) | $4.34 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 ($1.24) | $0.87 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.00 ($3.39) | $2.97 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.50 ($1.69) | $4.01 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 ($7) | $6 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.60 ($1.81) | $3.37 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.00 ($1.13) | $1.77 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 ($1.13) | $3.16 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.00 ($4.52) | $14 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.70 ($1.92) | $1.94 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 ($1.13) | $2.02 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in San Marino is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €700 ($790) | $2,272 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €550 ($621) | $1,624 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 ($113) | $177 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €500 ($565) | $1,626 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €350 ($395) | $1,156 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €60 ($68) | $108 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 ($23) | $47 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 ($395) | $296 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 ($226) | $118 | + 91% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($11) | $22 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in San Marino is 34% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €40 ($45) | $48 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €25 ($28) | $45 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €50 ($56) | $86 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €40 ($45) | $112 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in San Marino is 29% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €3,000 ($3,387) | $23,027 | - 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 ($1.64) | $0.75 | + 119% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 ($56) | $81 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in San Marino is 18% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $20 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $110 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 ($2.82) | $3.54 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.80 ($2.03) | $5.10 | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 ($2.26) | $3.57 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.70 ($1.92) | $1.84 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 ($20) | $21 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in San Marino is 29% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €22 ($25) | $45 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 ($16) | $24 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 ($34) | $222 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €25 ($28) | $74 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 ($9) | $12 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.40 ($1.58) | $4.83 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 ($5.65) | $5.81 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €490 ($553) | $395 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 ($0.11) | $0.19 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 ($68) | $53 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 ($5.65) | $8 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 42,865 prices entered by 5,483 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in San Marino is 32% cheaper than in United States
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