Moving to San Marino from Iraq

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Iraq 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 Iraq.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2013

per 100,000 people per year

IQ
9.4
SM
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IQ
21.5
SM
5.9

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

IQ
$843
SM
$5,231
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IQ
10.1
SM
60.2

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Iraq 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

IQ
14.4
SM
36.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

IQ
49.0%
SM
75.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

IQ
15.5%
SM
8.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IQ
$12,600
SM
$61,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IQ
73.2 yrs
SM
83.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IQ
19.6
SM
6.5

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iraq 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.

Iraq passport

Iraq passport holder visiting San Marino

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

San Marino passport holder visiting Iraq

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

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 Iraq across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in San Marino is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.4 in Iraq.

How is healthcare in San Marino compared to Iraq?

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Iraq leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 60.2 doctors per 10,000 people in San Marino, compared to 10.1 in Iraq. San Marino scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iraq: 59).

What language do they speak in San Marino?

The official language in San Marino is Italian. In Iraq, the official languages are Arabic, Aramaic and Sorani.

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At a Glance

IQ SM
Population 40,462,701 34,682
Currency Iraqi Dinar (IQD) Euro (€)
Languages Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani Italian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +964 +378
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 104