Cost of living in San Marino compared to United States
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| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Marino is 41% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| San Marino | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €38 ($40) | $19 | + 118% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €25 ($27) | $10 | + 169% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 ($4.30) | $5.79 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.00 ($2.15) | $1.09 | + 97% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.00 ($5.37) | $4.95 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €6.00 ($6) | $4.69 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 ($11) | $7 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.00 ($3.22) | $4.66 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.00 ($3.22) | $2.49 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.00 ($2.15) | $3.15 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 ($13) | $16 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.10 ($2.26) | $2.77 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 ($1.61) | $2.99 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in San Marino is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| San Marino | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | $2,830 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €550 ($591) | $2,146 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 ($107) | $220 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €500 ($537) | $1,881 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €350 ($376) | $1,439 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €60 ($64) | $145 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 ($21) | $64 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 ($376) | $299 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 ($215) | $135 | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 ($11) | $13 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 ($8) | $32 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in San Marino is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| San Marino | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €40 ($43) | $54 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €25 ($27) | $45 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 ($86) | $93 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €40 ($43) | $119 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in San Marino is 13% 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 ($3,224) | $27,884 | - 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.00 ($2.15) | $1.05 | + 105% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $79 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in San Marino is 26% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| San Marino | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $8 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $20 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $139 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $8 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 ($2.69) | $4.82 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 ($3.22) | $6 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 ($2.15) | $4.77 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 ($2.15) | $2.25 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 ($21) | $27 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in San Marino is about the same as in United States | ||||
| San Marino | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €70 ($75) | $55 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 ($15) | $28 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 ($32) | $195 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €150 ($161) | $90 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 ($9) | $14 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.40 ($1.50) | $5.20 | - 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 ($3.22) | $6 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €490 ($527) | $552 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 ($0.11) | $0.21 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 ($64) | $54 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.88 ($4.17) | $10 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 21,833 prices entered by 2,795 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in San Marino is 16% cheaper than in United States
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