How San Marino compares across key indices
Cost of Living
80 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
75/100
Healthcare
82/100
Quality of Life
176/200
How far your money goes in San Marino
Cost of Living
80
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
60
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
80
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
84
100 = NYC dining
How safe residents feel in San Marino - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
75/100
Crime Index
15/100
Lower is better
0 point drop from day to night
San Marino has 1 city with Freedom Abroad estimates. San Marino has the lowest estimated monthly cost at $1,794. San Marino leads on safety, scoring 77/100. San Marino ranks highest for quality of life at 176/200.
San Marino
$1,794/mo
San Marino
77/100
San Marino
176/200
San Marino
83/100
| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Marino | $1,794 | 77/100 | 176/200 | 83/100 | 16 |
Freedom Abroad estimates are modeled for a single person including rent. Pollution: lower score = cleaner air. Click column headers to sort.
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Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in San Marino
Pollution Index
21/100
Lower is better
PM2.5
10.7ug/m3
Good
Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0β100 where higher is better unless noted.
Common questions about living in San Marino, answered with data
San Marino has a cost of living index of 80 relative to New York City (100). It is comparable in cost to most US cities. Monthly costs for a single person start around $1,794 in San Marino.
San Marino has a safety index of 75/100, making it very safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, San Marino scores highest on safety at 77/100.
San Marino ranks highest for quality of life in San Marino, scoring 176/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $1,794/mo for a single person.
San Marino scores 82/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it excellent by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
San Marino has a pollution index of 21/100 (lower = cleaner). This is relatively clean by global standards, making it appealing for those prioritising air quality and outdoor lifestyle.
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