Europe · San Marino
Cost of living in San Marino
San Marino is 23% cheaper than the US, ranking #36 of 203 countries we cover for cost of living.
World Bank data through 2024 · last reviewed 2026-06.
What your money is worth here
A $100,000 US lifestyle would cost roughly $77,000 in San Marino.
Quality of life
97/100 · #9 of 198Beyond cost — health, safety, and connectivity. The score is a transparent, equal-weight composite of the verified metrics below (see methodology).
About San Marino
Geographically the third-smallest state in Europe (after the Holy See and Monaco), San Marino also claims to be the world's oldest republic. According to tradition, it was founded by a Christian stonemason named MARINUS in A.D. 301. San Marino's foreign policy is aligned with that of the EU, although it is not a member. San Marino is negotiating an Association Agreement that is expected to allow participation in the EU’s internal market and cooperation in other policy areas by late 2024. Social and political trends in the republic track closely with those of its larger neighbor, Italy.
Background from the CIA World Factbook (public domain), archived 2026-06-03.
Frequently asked
Is San Marino expensive to live in?
San Marino is 23% cheaper than the US, ranking #36 of the 203 countries we track.
How much money do you need to live in San Marino?
A lifestyle that costs $100,000 in the United States would cost roughly $77,000 in San Marino, going by overall price levels. The salary translator turns your own figure into a local equivalent.
Is San Marino cheaper than the United States?
Yes. Its overall price level is 77.2, against 100 for the United States.
What is the quality of life in San Marino?
San Marino scores 97 out of 100 on our quality-of-life index (#9 of 198), a composite of life expectancy, safety, health, and connectivity, with life expectancy around 86 years.
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