Moving to San Marino from Greece

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Greece 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 Greece.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

GR
7.3
SM
5.9

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GR
$3,454
SM
$5,231
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

GR
63.7
SM
60.2

Greece performs better than San Marino across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GR
43.0
SM
36.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GR
78.0%
SM
75.0%

Greece performs better than San Marino across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GR
11.0%
SM
8.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GR
$36,300
SM
$61,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GR
81.5 yrs
SM
83.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GR
3.5
SM
6.5

Greece generally does better on family life, though San Marino leads in life expectancy.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Greece 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.

Greece passport

Greece passport holder visiting San Marino

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

San Marino passport holder visiting Greece

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

How is healthcare in San Marino compared to Greece?

Greece performs better than San Marino across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 60.2 doctors per 10,000 people in San Marino, compared to 63.7 in Greece. San Marino scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Greece: 77).

What language do they speak in San Marino?

The official language in San Marino is Italian. In Greece, the official language is Greek.

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At a Glance

GR SM
Population 10,533,871 34,682
Currency Euro (€) Euro (€)
Languages Greek Italian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +30 +378
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112