Moving to San Marino from Finland

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

FI
1.0
SM
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FI
4.2
SM
5.9

Finland 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

FI
$6,433
SM
$5,231
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

FI
36.1
SM
46.3

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Finland leads in health coverage index.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

FI
36.5
SM
35.8
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

FI
93.7%
SM
97.3%

Finland 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

FI
9.5%
SM
8.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

FI
$56,149
SM
$59,871

San Marino performs significantly better than Finland across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

FI
82.3 yrs
SM
85.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FI
1.9
SM
1.2

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Finland 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.

Finland passport

Finland passport holder visiting San Marino

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

San Marino passport holder visiting Finland

Visa Free
San Marino passport holders can enter Finland 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?

Finland 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 1.0 in Finland.

How is healthcare in San Marino compared to Finland?

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Finland leads in health coverage index. There are 46.3 doctors per 10,000 people in San Marino, compared to 36.1 in Finland. San Marino scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Finland: 86).

What language do they speak in San Marino?

The official language in San Marino is Italian. In Finland, the official languages are Finnish and Swedish.

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At a Glance

FI SM
Population 5,646,436 34,109
Currency Euro (€) Euro (€)
Languages Finnish, Swedish Italian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +358 +378
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —