Moving to San Marino from Bosnia and Herzegovina

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in San Marino compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BA
1.1
SM
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BA
13.7
SM
5.9

San Marino performs significantly better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BA
$1,989
SM
$5,231
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

BA
23.2
SM
60.2

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina 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

BA
27.1
SM
36.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

BA
76.0%
SM
75.0%

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on infrastructure, though San Marino leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BA
10.4%
SM
8.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BA
$19,900
SM
$61,600

San Marino performs significantly better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BA
78.0 yrs
SM
83.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BA
5.2
SM
6.5

San Marino generally does better on family life, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in infant mortality.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bosnia and Herzegovina 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.

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting San Marino

Visa Free
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders can enter San Marino without a visa.
San Marino passport

San Marino passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visa Free
San Marino passport holders can enter Bosnia and Herzegovina 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: 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in San Marino is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

How is healthcare in San Marino compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 60.2 doctors per 10,000 people in San Marino, compared to 23.2 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. San Marino scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 66).

What language do they speak in San Marino?

The official language in San Marino is Italian. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the official languages are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.

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At a Glance

BA SM
Population 3,816,459 34,682
Currency Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM) Euro (€)
Languages Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian Italian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +387 +378
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112