Moving to San Marino from Barbados

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Barbados to San Marino? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Barbados to San Marino, and you’d need to navigate life in Italian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in San Marino compared to Barbados.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BB
7.4
SM
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BB
10.0
SM
5.9

San Marino performs significantly better than Barbados across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BB
$1,153
SM
$5,231
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

BB
29.6
SM
46.3

Barbados generally does better on health & wellbeing, though San Marino leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BB
37.5
SM
35.8
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

BB
70.4%
SM
97.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

BB
6.5%
SM
8.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

BB
$28,365
SM
$59,871

Barbados 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

BB
76.3 yrs
SM
85.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BB
9.1
SM
1.2

San Marino generally does better on family life, though Barbados leads in education spending.

Sources: World Bank (2022–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2011–2021), The World Factbook (2014–2017). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Barbados 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.

Barbados passport

Barbados passport holder visiting San Marino

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

San Marino passport holder visiting Barbados

Visa Free
San Marino passport holders can enter Barbados 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?

Connectivity is usually fine (San Marino: 35.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does San Marino offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is San Marino safe for expats?

San Marino performs significantly better than Barbados across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in San Marino is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.4 in Barbados.

How is healthcare in San Marino compared to Barbados?

Barbados generally does better on health & wellbeing, though San Marino leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 46.3 doctors per 10,000 people in San Marino, compared to 29.6 in Barbados. San Marino scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Barbados: 77).

What language do they speak in San Marino?

The official language in San Marino is Italian. In Barbados, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

BB SM
Population 282,623 34,109
Currency Barbadian Dollar (BBD) Euro (€)
Languages English Italian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1246 +378
Time zones 1 1