- Cost of Living
- San Marino
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in San Marino compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Marino is 7% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 ($16) | $14 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $8 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.00 ($5.69) | $4.52 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.50 ($1.71) | $0.89 | + 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.80 ($3.18) | $3.19 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 ($2.27) | $3.98 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.00 ($5.69) | $6 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 ($2.84) | $3.33 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 ($1.71) | $1.61 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 ($1.14) | $3.64 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 ($11) | $15 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.00 ($2.27) | $1.92 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 ($1.71) | $2.13 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in San Marino is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €650 ($739) | $2,046 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €550 ($625) | $1,576 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €80 ($91) | $177 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €500 ($569) | $1,584 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €400 ($455) | $1,128 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €50 ($57) | $119 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €20 ($23) | $48 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €400 ($455) | $328 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 ($227) | $120 | + 89% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $23 | - | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in San Marino is 15% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €70 ($80) | $47 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 ($45) | $45 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 ($114) | $86 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $115 | - | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in San Marino is 15% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,354 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 ($1.59) | $0.78 | + 105% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $85 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in San Marino is 15% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $18 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $111 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.48 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.14 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €5.00 ($5.69) | $3.47 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.87 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 ($23) | $21 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in San Marino is 5% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 ($34) | $45 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $25 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $174 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 ($45) | $79 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $12 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.20 ($1.36) | $4.89 | - 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.95 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $422 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.36 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $53 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €20 ($23) | $8 | + 190% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 89,535 prices entered by 12,723 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in San Marino is 20% cheaper than in United States
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