Moving to San Marino from Iceland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Iceland 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 Iceland.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

IS
2.4
SM
5.9

Iceland generally does better on safety, though San Marino leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

IS
$6,927
SM
$5,231
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IS
45.2
SM
60.2

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

IS
38.2
SM
36.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

IS
100.0%
SM
75.0%

Iceland 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

IS
3.6%
SM
8.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IS
$66,500
SM
$61,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IS
83.6 yrs
SM
83.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IS
1.6
SM
6.5

Iceland 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 Iceland 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.

Iceland passport

Iceland passport holder visiting San Marino

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

San Marino passport holder visiting Iceland

Visa Free
San Marino passport holders can enter Iceland 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?

Iceland 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 1.1 in Iceland.

How is healthcare in San Marino compared to Iceland?

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Iceland leads in health coverage index. There are 60.2 doctors per 10,000 people in San Marino, compared to 45.2 in Iceland. San Marino scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iceland: 89).

What language do they speak in San Marino?

The official language in San Marino is Italian. In Iceland, the official language is Icelandic.

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At a Glance

IS SM
Population 357,603 34,682
Currency Icelandic Króna (ISK) Euro (€)
Languages Icelandic Italian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +354 +378
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112