Moving to San Marino from Bhutan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bhutan 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 Bhutan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

BT
2.5
SM
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BT
12.2
SM
5.9

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BT
$677
SM
$5,231
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BT
5.5
SM
60.2

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BT
0.4
SM
36.2

San Marino performs significantly better than Bhutan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BT
5.7%
SM
8.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2022

a broad measure of economic output per person

BT
$14,000
SM
$65,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BT
72.3 yrs
SM
83.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BT
27.0
SM
6.5

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bhutan 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.

Bhutan passport

Bhutan passport holder visiting San Marino

Visa Required
Bhutan passport holders need a visa to enter San Marino.
San Marino passport

San Marino passport holder visiting Bhutan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
San Marino passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Bhutan.

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: 36.2 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 Bhutan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in San Marino is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.5 in Bhutan.

How is healthcare in San Marino compared to Bhutan?

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bhutan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 60.2 doctors per 10,000 people in San Marino, compared to 5.5 in Bhutan. San Marino scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bhutan: 60).

What language do they speak in San Marino?

The official language in San Marino is Italian. In Bhutan, the official language is Dzongkha.

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At a Glance

BT SM
Population 867,775 34,682
Currency Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN) Euro (€)
Languages Dzongkha Italian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +975 +378
Time zones 1 1