Cost of living in San Marino compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Marino is 14% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €30 ($36) | $15 | + 140% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $8 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 ($4.87) | $4.27 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 ($1.34) | $0.88 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.00 ($3.65) | $2.89 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.50 ($1.82) | $4.17 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 ($7) | $6 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.60 ($1.95) | $3.46 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.00 ($1.22) | $1.76 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 ($1.22) | $3.13 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.00 ($4.87) | $14 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.70 ($2.07) | $1.99 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 ($1.22) | $2.20 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in San Marino is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €700 ($852) | $2,205 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €550 ($669) | $1,581 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 ($122) | $179 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €500 ($608) | $1,537 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €350 ($426) | $1,144 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €60 ($73) | $115 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 ($24) | $52 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 ($426) | $271 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 ($243) | $127 | + 92% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($12) | $22 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in San Marino is 26% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €40 ($49) | $47 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €25 ($30) | $42 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €50 ($61) | $86 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €40 ($49) | $107 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in San Marino is 17% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €3,000 ($3,650) | $23,609 | - 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 ($1.76) | $0.67 | + 165% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 ($61) | $73 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in San Marino is 14% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $17 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $112 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 ($3.04) | $3.47 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.80 ($2.19) | $4.88 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 ($2.43) | $3.67 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.70 ($2.07) | $1.82 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 ($22) | $22 | + 0% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in San Marino is 26% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €22 ($27) | $47 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 ($17) | $25 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 ($36) | $199 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €25 ($30) | $78 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 ($10) | $12 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.40 ($1.70) | $4.93 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 ($6) | $5.64 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €490 ($596) | $425 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 ($0.12) | $0.24 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 ($73) | $49 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.98 ($4.85) | $8 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32,221 prices entered by 4,158 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in San Marino is 26% cheaper than in United States
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