Moving to San Marino from Andorra

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Andorra to San Marino — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Andorra to San Marino, and you’d need to navigate life in Italian.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Andorra and San Marino stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

AD
2.6
SM
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AD
2.5
SM
5.9

Andorra generally does better on safety, though San Marino leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AD
$5,519
SM
$5,231
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

AD
50.7
SM
46.3

Andorra generally does better on health & wellbeing, though San Marino leads in healthcare spending per person.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AD
52.4
SM
35.8
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

AD
94.4%
SM
97.3%

Andorra generally does better on infrastructure, though San Marino leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2017

percentage of the labour force without work

AD
3.7%
SM
8.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

AD
$54,292
SM
$59,871

Andorra generally does better on employment & economy, though San Marino leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

AD
84.2 yrs
SM
85.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AD
2.4
SM
1.2

San Marino generally does better on family life, though Andorra leads in literacy rate.

Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2011–2021), The World Factbook (2016–2017). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Andorra and San Marino. To live, work, or study long-term in San Marino, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check San Marino's immigration authority.

Andorra passport

Andorra passport holder visiting San Marino

Visa Free
Andorra passport holders can enter San Marino without a visa.
San Marino passport

San Marino passport holder visiting Andorra

Visa Free
San Marino passport holders can enter Andorra without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from San Marino?

With 35.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, San Marino can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Andorra and San Marino.

Is San Marino safe for expats?

Andorra generally does better on safety, though San Marino leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in San Marino is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.6 in Andorra.

How is healthcare in San Marino compared to Andorra?

Andorra generally does better on health & wellbeing, though San Marino leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 46.3 doctors per 10,000 people in San Marino, compared to 50.7 in Andorra. San Marino scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Andorra: 79).

What language do they speak in San Marino?

The official language in San Marino is Italian. In Andorra, the official language is Catalan.

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At a Glance

AD SM
Population 82,904 34,109
Currency Euro (€) Euro (€)
Languages Catalan Italian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +376 +378
Time zones 1 1