Moving to San Marino from Ireland

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Ireland to San Marino — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Ireland to San Marino, and you’d need to navigate life in Italian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Ireland and San Marino stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

IE
0.9
SM
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IE
2.8
SM
5.9

Ireland 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

IE
$8,772
SM
$5,231
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

IE
40.6
SM
60.2

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

IE
32.1
SM
36.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

IE
95.0%
SM
75.0%

Ireland 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

IE
4.3%
SM
8.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IE
$115,600
SM
$61,600

Ireland 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

IE
81.7 yrs
SM
83.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IE
3.5
SM
6.5

San Marino generally does better on family life, though Ireland leads in infant mortality.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ireland 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.

Ireland passport

Ireland passport holder visiting San Marino

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

San Marino passport holder visiting Ireland

Visa Free
San Marino passport holders can enter Ireland 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?

With 36.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, San Marino can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Ireland and San Marino.

Is San Marino safe for expats?

Ireland 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 0.9 in Ireland.

How is healthcare in San Marino compared to Ireland?

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ireland leads in health coverage index. There are 60.2 doctors per 10,000 people in San Marino, compared to 40.6 in Ireland. San Marino scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ireland: 83).

What language do they speak in San Marino?

The official language in San Marino is Italian. In Ireland, the official languages are English and Irish.

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At a Glance

IE SM
Population 5,275,004 34,682
Currency Euro (€) Euro (€)
Languages English, Irish Italian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +353 +378
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112