Capital city, San Marino
Cost of living in San Marino
How much a month costs in San Marino
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,030–3,040 (€1,800–2,700).
Prices in San Marino
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | €600–1,000 | $675–1,130 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | €500–800 | $563–900 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €70–140 | $79–158 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €9–14 | $10.1–15.8 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €20–35 | $23–39 |
| Cappuccino | €1–3 | $1.1–3.4 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €4–6 | $4.5–6.8 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | €1–2 | $1.1–2.3 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €10–15 | $11.3–16.9 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | €30–50 | $34–56 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €10–25 | $11–28 |
Value for money: 39/100
A value score of 39/100 means San Marino gives more quality of life per dollar than 38% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 78/100.
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Cheaper alternatives to San Marino
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Sibiu | Romania | $1,160–1,690 |
| Santiago de Compostela | Spain | $1,580–2,250 |
| Toledo | Spain | $1,690–2,360 |
| Córdoba | Spain | $1,690–2,360 |
| Chania | Greece | $1,690–2,590 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in San Marino?
About $1,240–1,800 on a lean budget, $2,030–3,040 for a comfortable month and $3,600–5,630 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in San Marino?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €600–1,000 ($675–1,130) a month in the center and €500–800 ($563–900) outside it.
How much does food cost in San Marino?
A local meal is €9–14 ($10.1–15.8); a mid-range restaurant is €20–35 ($23–39) per person.
Is San Marino expensive?
Prices in San Marino are about 79% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- San Marino Tourism
- Istituto per la Sicurezza Sociale
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.