Cost of living in San Marino compared to United States
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Food | - 13% | |||
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Food in San Marino is 13% cheaper than in United States | ||||
San Marino | United States | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €30 ($32) | $17 | + 83% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($8) | $9 | - 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 ($4.23) | $5.07 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 ($1.16) | $0.99 | + 18% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.00 ($3.17) | $3.33 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.50 ($1.59) | $4.43 | - 64% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 ($6) | $7 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.60 ($1.69) | $3.93 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.00 ($1.06) | $1.92 | - 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 ($1.06) | $3.30 | - 68% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.00 ($4.23) | $16 | - 73% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.70 ($1.80) | $2.26 | - 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 ($1.06) | $2.47 | - 57% | |
Housing | - 64% | |||
Housing in San Marino is 64% cheaper than in United States | ||||
San Marino | United States | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €800 ($846) | $2,508 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €550 ($581) | $1,960 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 ($106) | $206 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €500 ($528) | $1,778 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €350 ($370) | $1,342 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €60 ($63) | $139 | - 54% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 ($21) | $56 | - 62% | |
40” flat screen tv | €350 ($370) | $300 | + 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 ($211) | $135 | + 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $12 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($11) | $27 | - 60% | |
Clothes | - 42% | |||
Clothes in San Marino is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
San Marino | United States | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €40 ($42) | $51 | - 17% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €25 ($26) | $46 | - 43% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €50 ($53) | $92 | - 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €40 ($42) | $120 | - 65% | |
Transportation | - 35% | |||
Transportation in San Marino is 35% cheaper than in United States | ||||
San Marino | United States | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €3,000 ($3,171) | $25,474 | - 88% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 ($1.53) | $1.06 | + 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €50 ($53) | $77 | - 31% | |
Personal Care | - 27% | |||
Personal Care in San Marino is 27% cheaper than in United States | ||||
San Marino | United States | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $19 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $125 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 ($2.64) | $4.17 | - 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.80 ($1.90) | $5.50 | - 65% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 ($2.11) | $4.18 | - 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.70 ($1.80) | $2.05 | - 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 ($19) | $25 | - 25% | |
Entertainment | - 37% | |||
Entertainment in San Marino is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
San Marino | United States | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €22 ($23) | $49 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €14 ($15) | $27 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 ($32) | $196 | - 84% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €25 ($26) | $83 | - 68% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 ($8) | $13 | - 34% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.40 ($1.48) | $5.19 | - 71% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 ($5.28) | $6 | - 16% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €490 ($518) | $499 | + 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 ($0.11) | $0.17 | - 37% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 ($63) | $53 | + 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €2.25 ($2.38) | $9 | - 74% | |
TOTAL | - 42% |

These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in San Marino is 42% cheaper than in United States
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