Moving to San Marino from Malaysia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Malaysia 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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MY
0.7
SM
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MY
13.9
SM
5.9

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MY
$1,441
SM
$5,231
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MY
23.2
SM
60.2

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

MY
12.4
SM
36.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MY
97.0%
SM
75.0%

Malaysia 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

MY
3.9%
SM
8.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MY
$33,600
SM
$61,600

Malaysia generally does better on employment & economy, though San Marino leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MY
76.1 yrs
SM
83.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MY
6.6
SM
6.5

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Malaysia 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.

Malaysia passport

Malaysia passport holder visiting San Marino

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

San Marino passport holder visiting Malaysia

Visa Free
San Marino passport holders can enter Malaysia 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 Malaysia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in San Marino is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.7 in Malaysia.

How is healthcare in San Marino compared to Malaysia?

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malaysia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 60.2 doctors per 10,000 people in San Marino, compared to 23.2 in Malaysia. San Marino scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malaysia: 76).

What language do they speak in San Marino?

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

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At a Glance

MY SM
Population 33,871,431 34,682
Currency Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) Euro (€)
Languages English, Malay Italian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +60 +378
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999